Trump Congratulates Swift and Kelce on Engagement, Fans Break Record With Reactions

US pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce are stepping into a new chapter of their lives together. On Tuesday (Aug. 26), the celebrity couple announced their engagement, sending fans across the globe into a frenzy of excitement.

Even US President Donald Trump joined in, extending his warm wishes. “Many congratulations from me to them. Kelce is an outstanding man,” Trump said.

After two years of dating, the 35-year-old couple decided to make things official. Swift herself shared the joyous moments on social media, posting a series of pictures on Instagram that captured their love-filled engagement day.

The photos showed romantic scenes in a lush, flower-filled setting. Fans were particularly captivated by the proposal moment—Kelce down on one knee presenting a sparkling ring to Swift. The singer captioned the post humorously: “Your English teacher and gym coach are getting married” with a firecracker emoji.

Within just 12 hours, the post received over 25 million reactions, which fans claim has broken Instagram’s engagement record—though this has yet to be officially confirmed.

Adding to the celebration, Google honored Swift with a digital surprise: searching “Taylor Swift” on the platform triggered a festive confetti animation, and clicking it led directly to her engagement post on Instagram.

Swift and Kelce’s romance dates back to 2023, when Kelce first mentioned her on his New Heights podcast. That July, he attended her Eras Tour concert and attempted to meet her backstage—unsuccessfully at first. A few months later, however, things changed.

In September, Swift was spotted at one of Kelce’s games, sitting alongside his mother Donna Kelce. The following month, they made their first public appearance together on Saturday Night Live, walking hand in hand. Since then, the couple has remained at the center of media and fan attention.