Brittany Mahomes, Patrick Mahomes’ wife, became the center of a political debate on Thursday after posting a cryptic social media story. Her intention with the post was to send a healing message following Charlie Kirk’s assassination. However, a few people believed the message of unity was tone-deaf.
In the comments, NFL fans provided some harsh reality checks about the current state of American political discourse and the viability of her peaceful approach.
Fans React to Brittany Mahomes’ Cryptic Message After Charlie Kirk’s Death
Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University, causing a national tragedy. Hours after the murder, Mahomes posted a quote from author Sharon McMahon on her Instagram story, which many saw as a direct response to Kirk’s tragic death.
She wrote, “Hate will not help us get out of this mess.” Your feelings may lie and try to convince you otherwise, but hate knows only how to harm and destroy.
Her followers reacted positively to the post, which appears to be a call to unity. However, some football fans believed she failed to recognize the gravity of Kirk’s situation.
One fan reminded Brittany of the peaceful approach taken with Charlie Kirk. You’re wrong… No amount of ‘healing’ will prevent the left from hating us and wanting to kill us. We’re far beyond that now… “You can’t coexist with those who want you dead…”
Someone else commented, “She should probably have told that to that demon and, more importantly, to the terrorist in the White House.”
A third fan asked, “How do we get these white Christian conservative gun-loving males to stop hating?”.
A fourth accused her, saying, “And spare me your lies about the ‘left’ being violent. MAGA is the party of violence, and you can’t pretend otherwise now.”
A different user replied, “And while I agree with that sentiment, never holding Democrats accountable for their rhetoric, hate, and actions has gotten Charlie Kirk murdered.”
Mahomes has been a frequent target of criticism due to deep political divisions. Her previous social media activity, including liking posts supportive of Donald Trump, has kept her in the political spotlight despite her ongoing efforts to promote unity.
The wound from Kirk’s assassination has not yet healed. However, some are relieved because police have arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson of Utah as the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s death.
The FBI offered a $100,000 reward for information leading to the identity of the murderer. The arrest provides closure to a case that has dominated national headlines.
