Former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya has sparked controversy with her response to Taylor Swift’s recent political endorsement. Swift, who is romantically linked with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, has historically stayed out of political debates. However, she recently broke her silence with a significant endorsement on Instagram.
In her post, Swift voiced her support for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 presidential election. She praised Harris as a “steady-handed, gifted leader” and highlighted Walz’s advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and women’s reproductive rights. Swift also encouraged first-time voters to register and vote early.
Tafoya, known for her work on NBC’s Sunday Night Football, responded sharply to Swift’s endorsement. On her X (formerly Twitter) account, Tafoya posted a series of messages questioning the depth of Swift’s research into the current political climate. Tafoya pointed out rising issues like child poverty and jobless claims, and included references to alleged harms caused by illegal immigration, challenging Swift’s perspective.
“Dear Taylor: Did you research this? Child poverty at a 5-year high, jobless claims up,” Tafoya wrote, accompanied by cards displaying names linked to illegal immigration issues. The critique reflects a broader debate as the election season intensifies, with more celebrities and athletes publicly declaring their political preferences.