Brittany Mahomes hits back at criticism for liking Donald Trump's Instagram post
Brittany Mahomes does not often talk about politics, but she made an exception on Friday. The wife of Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes liked an Instagram post by former US president and Republican candidate Donald Trump that appeared to outline his planned policies if he ever were to be reelected.
Her gesture sparked uproar on social media and she was quick to defend herself.
“I mean honestly, to be a hater as an adult you have to have some deep-rooted issues you refuse to heal from childhood," she wrote in an Instagram story. "There’s no reason your brain is fully developed and you hate to see others doing well.”
Brittany did not specify the nature of the comments she received.
Patrick and Brittany Mahomes donate $5 million to Texas Tech
On Thursday, Brittany and Patrick Mahomes donated $5 million to Texas Tech for its South End Zone and Dustin R. Womble Football Center project. The couple's gift pushes the fundraising efforts $15 million past the original goal of $100 million.
In recognition of this donation, Texas Tech will name its upcoming walkthrough area within the Womble Football Center after its former quarterback. He will also become the namesake of the school's quarterback meeting room and the offensive coordinator's office in the new South End Zone Building at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Athletics director Kirby Hocutt said:
"When we first launched this campaign, Patrick was only a freshman and now it is fitting that we approach the end of the campaign with a gift of his own. We couldn't be prouder to announce this gift from Patrick and Brittany Mahomes. We are so proud of Patrick for all he has accomplished and how he has continually supported Texas Tech on a global scale."
Head coach Joey McGuire praised Mahomes as not only the greatest ambassador in Texas Tech history but also "the best brand in sports":
"Since my hiring here at Texas Tech, it's been evident to me just how much Patrick truly loves this university and football program, and this gift further emphasizes that. On behalf of our entire program, we can't thank Patrick and Brittany enough for the impact they are making on our student-athletes and the future of Texas Tech Football."
Construction on the south end zone and Womble Football Center project began in 2022 and is expected to end this October.