As the United States reacted to the shocking news of Donald Trump's re-election, NFL star Travis Kelce found himself in hot water over an Instagram post celebrating a football victory, prompting mixed reactions from fans and followers.
- Nov 8, 2024
AceShowbiz - In the early hours of Wednesday, November6, the news broke that Donald Trump had been re-elected as president of the United States, bringing with it a whirlwind of emotions across the nation. Among those caught in the crossfire was Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, who chose to reminisce about Monday night's triumph against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rather than addressing the election on social media.
His post, captioned "Arrowhead at night [fire emojis]," featured photos of Kelce's impressive performance and subsequent celebration after he caught 14 passes for a total of 100 yards, contributing to the Chiefs' 30-24 overtime victory.
However, the timing of Kelce's celebratory post, shared just an hour after Trump's victory was announced, sparked backlash. Many Democrats, mourning the election results, took to the comments section to express their displeasure.
"Travis pls not right now we're mourning," one commenter wrote, while another urged him to "read the room." Some felt the post could have been scheduled for another day, with one fan commenting, "bb love you but feel like maybe this could have been rescheduled to post any day but today."
On the other hand, a segment of Kelce's followers defended his right to post about his professional achievements regardless of the political climate. Supporters argued that his Instagram account should be focused on his career.
"Is it possible to not make everything about politics and just let him celebrate the win?" a fan weighed in. Another stated, "No one can post anything other than how upset they are about the election? Get out of here with that."
Kelce has never publicly shared his political beliefs, unlike his girlfriend, Taylor Swift who has been vocal in her support for Democratic candidates Kamala Harris and Tim Walz throughout the election cycle, even expressing her concerns over misinformation and the influence of AI-generated content. Despite her endorsement, Kamala Harris lost to Trump.
As the dust continues to settle from the election, it remains to be seen how this incident will impact Kelce's online presence or his decision to remain apolitical in the public eye. For now, he stands firm with his focus on football, while the rest of the country grapples with the political landscape ahead.
