Posted on 07/06/2025 10:30:46 AM PDT by MinorityRepublican
Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce has been slammed for his 'tone deaf' July 4th post, as the NFL great has upset the fans of his beloved former team and more.
On Friday, Kelce posted an Instagram video of fireworks, with his caption rubbing some the wrong way.
'Man I love the 4th! One of the great days we all can set aside our differences in this country, and enjoy the one thing we all share in common. That we are American! Cheers to you oh beautiful America,' Kelce said on Instagram, with a like from younger brother Travis Kelce.
Jason's post came a few hours after President Donald Trump signed his 'Big Beautiful Bill' into law, with many up to 17 million Americans losing their healthcare, and an estimated $3.4trillion being added to the national debt with it being codified.
Although the Hall of Fame offensive tackle has rarely veered into politics, some viewed his timing as insensitive to those opposed to the bill.
Others thought Kelce's message came from a place of privilege as a longtime professional football player.
'I love you, bro, but your privilege is showing. You are able to set things aside, but not everyone has that privilege,' one person said in the comments.
'What a privileged statement coming from a white man. Setting aside "our differences" is easy for you to say because nothing that’s going on will affect you. What a terrible take on what’s going on in the (country),' a second stated.
'Dude, no. This caption is so beyond tone deaf and insulting. People are suffering. People will die because of what's happening. Human rights are being lost. Do better. This is actually horrendous,' a third continued.
'Cringed so hard at the caption bc what?' a fourth responded.
'This is so tone deaf….'
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
I don’t see anything wrong with what he wrote. Anyone who does, is a momo dirtbag.
Those who find this offensive can get their “uplifting” message from Rosie O’Donnell’s feed.
God forbid we should be grateful for America.
He’s right, they’re wrong.
Every one of these posters were paid to do it.
Daily Mail using anonymous social media responses for a news article? okay....
“...17 million Americans losing their healthcare...”
That is a lie!
The truth is that 17 million illegal alien democrat voters will be losing their free Medicare coverage. The parasites will have to go back to their shithole countries if they want free healthcare. It’s about time. /spit
(sighhhhh) It’s been 249 years, UK Daily Mail. You lost. Get over it.
Keller might be tone deaf, but ERIC BLUM is stupid.
It was right on - except for the part about setting aside differences.
Democrats are the enemy. Liberals suck the blood from the country like vampires.
My name is Buffy!
Seventeen million ILLEGAL ALIENS i.e. CITIZENS OF OTHER NATIONS losing their taxpayer-funded benefits.
Rather, a few million able-bodied, working-aged American that will be required to work 20 hours a week to get their FREE medical coverage from taxpayers.
Being a victim is a security blanket for these people.
“”””(sighhhhh) It’s been 249 years, UK Daily Mail. You lost. Get over it.”””
Maybe the UK folks were mad that they still have to work on the 4th and it is a reminder that we kicked their azz.
24 (million) karat baloney!
The 17 million includes millions of illegal immigrants, plus millions of immigrants falsely claiming asylum, plus millions of able bodied USA citizens who have not purchased their own health insurance.
there is nothing wrong with what he wrote- its those who hate America that found it insulting...
The only thing wrong with the article is the following:
“Although the Hall of Fame offensive tackle has rarely veered into politics, some viewed his timing as insensitive to those opposed to the bill. “
Kelce was a multiple time Pro Bowl center and never played tackle...he is also not in the HOF
What you're missing is every so-called marginal group in the US now has their own historical narrative which differs greatly from the traditional narrative you were taught when you were in school many years ago.
it was 1.4 million just a few weeks ago and now they’re up to 17 million?? How soon before the claim is 500 bazillion will lose their health coverage??
No matter what you say, or write, somebody is gonna bitch and moan. Oh well..
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