“She's afraid”: Taylor Swift feels uneasy as stalker case escalates and harsh NFL crowds push her to boost security by $2M

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Taylor Swift's absence from a recent Kansas City Chiefs road game has sparked accusations of "selective support" online. While promoting her new album and vocal about Travis Kelce, her decision not to attend has fueled criticism, with some fans suggesting it's to avoid a hostile crowd after past booing incidents.

Taylor Swift’s name has become part of every NFL broadcast lower-third this season, sometimes even when she’s not physically in the stadium. But her absence from the Kansas City Chiefs’ recent road matchup against the Buffalo Bills has triggered a new wave of criticism across social platforms, with some NFL fans accusing her of “selective support.

” The timing is messy too, because Swift has been extremely vocal recently about supporting Travis Kelce, while simultaneously promoting her new album Life of A Showgirl. Now, between talk of “concerns” over safety, a reported $2 million security upgrade, and lingering memories of getting booed by fans last season, the internet is suddenly treating Taylor not attending an away game like a scandal in itself.

Fan backlash intensifies as safety concerns collide with perception issues

Reports claim Taylor Swift has been increasingly wary about her security posture, especially following a stalker case and what insiders describe as rising tension across America.

A source told The US Sun: “She is seeing America getting tense, which is creating a feeling of unease.”

The same insider emphasized she doesn’t want to be a distraction inside NFL environments: “The measures at Arrowhead Stadium are important for her. She knows she is always the center of attention and wants to avoid that if possible.”That’s a complicated spot, because the very act of not showing up is also causing conversation.

Some fans think it’s not about safety, but about avoiding another hostile crowd moment

When Swift was booed at multiple games last season, including the Super Bowl, the moment became football meme content. So when users on Instagram wrote comments like, “We are all tired of the show,” and “She's afraid of getting booed again,” it wasn’t shocking, this discourse has existed before.Swift isn’t obligated to attend road games. But the NFL continues to treat her presence like an event. And this weekend, the event was her absence.