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….'
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Leftists hate that there is a whole day set aside to celebrate the concept of American Freedom!
Who knew Eagles fans were such pussies?
No matter what you say, or write, somebody is gonna bitch and moan.
And somehow that’s “news”.
“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”
This is divisive ??!!
To who, a terrorist in Afghanistan ?
You are not allowed to say you love America in America. It will trigger the Democrat Communist Party.
terrorists in Afghanistan....and democRATS....
Or Kamala’s....
Teachable moment for Kelce. The concept of Americans with differences no longer exists. There are now Americans and there are leftists and there is no coexisting with leftists because they want you controlled or dead.
True. He said nothing about Trump or the BBB; it was just a patriotic 4th of July message. Would his critics say that no one should celebrate “Pride Month” because people are suffering somewhere? Of course they wouldn’t.
Exactly.
What's wrong with you? Don't you understand that we are all supposed to be ashamed to be Americans with Trump is POTUS???
By the nazi collaborator Schwartz Gyorgy.
My thoughts exactly.
Saying “we are all Americans” is incredibly divisive, apparently. The Left seems to have its own definitions.
Who didn’t? 😆
People looking for something, anything, to be offended over. I agree with Kelce but I would exclude all the detractors.
obviously NOT "America's Team"
I love the Philadelphia Eagles. He didn’t upset me.
Lecturing losers.
I think that reads better, don't you?
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