Posted on 04/15/2024 8:20:21 AM PDT by Red Badger
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce finds himself at the center of a social media storm after purportedly liking an Instagram post featuring former President Donald Trump.
The post, uploaded by former ESPN host Sage Steele, shows Trump during his visit to UFC 299 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, last month. He was seen engaging with the crowd and various personalities.
Trump, accompanied by his daughter Ivanka, was met with a mix of cheers and chants from the audience.
Trump’s presence at the sporting event was punctuated by a viral moment when a “F*** Joe Biden!” chant broke out among the crowd, a video of which was captured by commentator Benny Johnson and has since been widely circulated online.
The controversy surrounding Kelce began when sharp-eyed fans noticed that the NFL star had liked Steele’s photo that featured her alongside Trump at the UFC event.
The action quickly sparked debate, given Kelce’s public image, which has been associated with Democratic-leaning stances due to his involvement in a Pfizer vaccine campaign and a Bud Light commercial.
Furthermore, Kelce’s relationship with pop icon Taylor Swift, who publicly supported Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election, has reinforced this perception.
Online users suggest a simpler, more personal rationale behind the like, theorizing, “He probably likes Sage. I wouldn’t go that far into it.” Another said, “Or maybe he just liked a post! I don’t think we need to overanalyze someone liking a post.” These online users lean towards viewing the interaction as a benign acknowledgment of Steele rather than an endorsement of the political context surrounding the photo.
Conversely, another faction of the online community speculates on a deeper evolution in Kelce’s political or social views, suggesting, “Maybe he’s awakened after all?”
“ Taylor Swift, who publicly supported Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election”
Taylor Slut voted for the pervert
He acts like a child, but then so does Taylor I guess.
Man, I believe I can state this with full truth, we ALL contribute to the waste of words herein from time to time. Each in our own way, mine especially.
By the way, her parents are divorced...Like Ed and Donna...Travis' parents...
Who knows? They went to Bahamas...They also went to the Coachella music festival...They are spending time together since they are both on break...She will go back on tour early May...
Scott still goes on the tour with her...For example, he was in Australia with her...A photographer filed a complaint with police in Australia about him...Some assault allegation...Police decided not to charge Taylor's father...That photographer has a bad reputation for harassing celebrities...
Already knew that.. they weren't divorced when they lived in Hendersonville, TN... and to this day, they still get along fairly well.
<>Why wouldn't he like Trump? Trump created his favorite thing.
Why do they need Taylor Swift?
Controversy?
By whose standards?
I probably have a Polaroid of it.
I hid from those in my day 😉
Oh good grief.
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