"Just another morally corrupt rich person" - Fans disappointed by Taylor Swift hugging Brittany Mahomes at US Open final amid Donald Trump controversy

Taylor Swift was present at the US Open final with her partner Travis Kelce. Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes was also in attendance along with his wife Brittany Mahomes, whom Swift hugged.

Brittany Mahomes had previously stirred controversy on social media a few weeks back by liking an Instagram post from former U.S. President Donald Trump about the "2024 GOP platform".

Several fans criticized Taylor Swift for hugging Brittany Mahomes, with one calling her a "morally corrupt rich person" and taking a dig at her documentary "Miss Americana."

"Taylor swift is just another morally corrupt rich person, none of this is surprising given the context, but SHE chose to make and release MA so forgive me if i expect her to gaf abt politics after she herself said it was her responsibility," the fan said.

One fan called Taylor Swift a "Republican,"

"When are you guys going to accept she’s a republican," the fan stated.

Another fan slammed Swift for hugging Brittany Mahomes

"Taylor Swift hugging Brittany Mahomes, a sexual assault apologist who is a proud trump supporter, who trump literally shouted out on his social media platform the other day. miss americana? “activism”? lmao," the fan stated.

Here are some more reactions from fans to Taylor Swift hugging Brittany Mahomes in the US Open final:

"5 years ago taylor was crying in a documentary bc wanted to actively go against trump which she did and branded herself as miss americana. now she’s cuddling with trumpies," the fan said.

"Disappointed but not surprised," one fan commented.

"Taylor Swift hugging known Trump Supporter, sexual assault apologist, racist & Transphobe, Brittany Mahomes," another fan stated.

The US Open men's singles final was between Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz. While the Italian beat Jack Draper in straight sets in the semifinals, the American edged out compatriot Frances Tiafoe in five sets.

Jannik Sinner won the US Open men's final

Jannik Sinner in action at US Open 2024

Jannik Sinner eventually put on a noteworthy show to beat Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 and win the US Open. While Fritz showed moments of resilience, the Italian was just too good on the day and clinched his second Grand Slam title.

With his win, Sinner became the first Italian male singles champion in the history of the US Open. He also became the fourth man to win both hard-court Grand Slams in the same year, having previously clinched the Australian Open. The others to have attained this feat are Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Mats Wilander.

Sinner now has 55 wins out of 60 matches so far this season, clinching six titles.