Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs’ acclaimed quarterback, has announced his decision not to endorse any candidates in the upcoming 2024 presidential election. This comes after several attempts to draw Mahomes and his wife, Brittany, into the political fray.

The three-time Super Bowl winner’s position is revealed as the campaign season for the 2024 election intensifies, marked by a surge of celebrity endorsements and political strategizing.

In his conversation with the media on Wednesday, September 11, prior to a practice session for the Sunday game against Cincinnati, Mahomes underscored his intention to maintain political neutrality in his public role.

Rather than endorsing a candidate, the star quarterback voiced his dedication to promoting civic engagement among his fans. “I think my place is to inform people to get registered to vote. It’s to inform people to do their own research and then make the best decision for them and their family,” he elaborated.

These remarks were made following former President Donald Trump’s praise of Brittany Mahomes as a “big Trump fan” during a Fox News phone interview on Wednesday. This came shortly after pop icon Taylor Swift, a friend of the Mahomes family and current partner of Chiefs’ Travis Kelce, publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president.

Mahomes, known for his calm demeanor both on and off the field, downplayed Trump’s comments about his wife. “I can’t let that affect how I go about my business every single day and live my life and try to live it to the best of my ability,” Mahomes explained.

Speculation regarding Brittany Mahomes’ political preferences started when she allegedly liked a Trump Instagram post. Nonetheless, she has yet to formally endorse a candidate, and Patrick Mahomes’ recent remarks imply a preference for privacy in regards to their political views.

In the past, Mahomes has championed voter participation without endorsing a specific party or candidate. In 2020, he contributed to the initiative of turning the Kansas City Chiefs’ Arrowhead Stadium into a polling location. His advocacy for voter registration and participation aligns with his broader community outreach efforts.

The quarterback’s politically neutral stance contrasts with the growing trend of celebrity endorsements in presidential races. For example, Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Vice President Harris reportedly drove more than 400,000 visitors to the vote.gov website in a single day.

Swift lauded Harris as a “steady-handed, gifted leader” who will advocate for the causes she supports. She also expressed concern about the propagation of fake news, including a fabricated AI-generated endorsement of Donald Trump that had been circulating.

In response to Swift’s endorsement, the Trump campaign characterized her as a “very liberal person” who may face consequences in the marketplace. However, a group of Swift’s fans, referred to as “Swifties for Kamala,” has already rallied in support of the Harris-Walz ticket.

As the 2024 election draws closer, the influence of celebrity endorsements and the effect of high-profile figures on voter behavior remain hot topics. While celebrities like Swift use their influence to support specific candidates, others like Mahomes choose a more neutral approach, emphasizing democratic participation.