Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has found himself in hot water after making comments about former President Donald Trump attending the Super Bowl. The Chiefs are set to face the Philadelphia Eagles in the championship game in New Orleans this Sunday, and Trump recently announced he would be in attendance, marking the first time a sitting U.S. president has attended the Super Bowl.
During a press conference earlier this week, Kelce was asked about Trump’s potential presence at the game. He responded enthusiastically, calling it “pretty cool” and a “great honor.” Kelce emphasized that having the president at the game would be exciting, regardless of who holds the office. “It’s the biggest game of my life, and having the president there—it’s the best country in the world. That’d be pretty cool,” he said.
However, his comments didn’t sit well with everyone, particularly some of his girlfriend Taylor Swift’s fans, known as Swifties. Swift has had a rocky relationship with Trump in the past, especially after she publicly endorsed then-Vice President Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential election. Trump responded by criticizing Swift on social media, even going so far as to say he “hated” her. This history has made Kelce’s remarks particularly controversial among Swift’s fanbase.
Many Swifties took to social media to express their disappointment, with some even suggesting that Swift should reconsider her relationship with Kelce if he doesn’t stand up for her. Others defended Kelce, arguing that his comments were likely a diplomatic response to avoid stirring up political controversy, especially given that the Chiefs’ owner, Clark Hunt, and his family are known Trump supporters.
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As the Super Bowl approaches, the drama surrounding Kelce’s comments continues to unfold. Whether this will have any lasting impact on his relationship with Swift remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the intersection of sports, politics, and pop culture is as contentious as ever.
