In a recent twist, POTUS Donald Trump has stirred the pot anew in his long-standing clash with pop megastar Taylor Swift—a move that could ruffle feathers for Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce, Swift’s partner. The tension began last year when Swift publicly backed Kamala Harris during the presidential race, prompting Trump to lash out at her endorsement. Fast-forward to February’s Super Bowl LIX at the Caesars Superdome, where Swift cheered on Kelce’s Chiefs as they faced the Philadelphia Eagles.
The night ended in disaster: a 40-22 loss for Kansas City, relentless boos aimed at Swift, and Trump—seated in the crowd—smirking through the chaos. Now, Trump has reignited the drama during the Eagles’ White House visit, taking a swipe at Swift that threatens to cast a shadow over the Chiefs’ upcoming celebratory trip to Washington.
Donald Trump’s Super Bowl jab leaves Travis Kelce in awkward spot
During the Philadelphia Eagles’ traditional post-victory visit to the White House, Trump couldn’t resist revisiting the Super Bowl’s most cringe-worthy moment. Addressing the team, he quipped,
“I saw it in person. I was there with Taylor Swift. How did that thing turn out? How did that thing turn out?”—a clear reference to Swift’s harsh reception at the game.
While some Eagles players chuckled, the dig likely landed like a gut punch for Travis Kelce, whose Kansas City Chiefs are still awaiting their White House honor after COVID-19 delayed their celebration for winning Super Bowl LIV in 2020.
Now, as the Chiefs gear up for their belated White House visit, Kelce faces a dilemma: celebrating his team’s legacy while navigating his partner’s very public rift with Donald Trump. Will the tight end attend the event, or will the lingering tension prompt him to skip it? The situation underscores how politics and pop culture increasingly collide in the sports world—often leaving athletes caught in the crossfire.
Meanwhile, fans are left wondering: Can Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift sidestep further drama, or will Trump’s relentless provocations keep this feud in the headlines? One thing’s certain: In the game of public spats, nobody throws a touchdown quite like Donald Trump.