Some sections of the internet think NFL star Travis Kelce is right-leaning because of his Ohio roots and the fact that he once liked a post about former President Donald Trump. But this seems like jumping to conclusions because it has become increasingly clearer with every new evidence that the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs is all about progressive causes that the left preaches.
While Kelce has never explicitly stated his political views, fans have often speculated his stance through clever detective work. Upon close inspection of his actions, the three-time Super Bowl Champion has seemingly debunked the initial assumptions about his unofficial endorsement of Donald Trump.
Now, with Taylor Swift officially endorsing Kamala Harris for the 2024 Presidential election, there should be very little doubt left about Kelce’s political leanings.
How Travis Kelce’s Liberal Political Stance Aligns Him With the Democratic Party’s Vision
Travis Kelce’s left-leaning actions include promoting the COVID-19 vaccine in a commercial and endorsing the controversial but progressive Bud Light campaign. Additionally, he has appeared in socially progressive sketches on ‘Saturday Night Live.’
Furthermore, Kelce was one of the first white NFL players to take a knee during the national anthem in 2017. This is particularly significant because kneeling during the national anthem has become a symbol of protest against racial inequality and police brutality. These are often issues championed by those with more progressive or liberal viewpoints.
Given that the 34-year-old does not shy away from aligning with the values of the social justice movement, it’s safe to assume the athlete leans left. However, this wasn’t always the case. There were several controversies about his political affiliation because he once “liked” an Instagram post featuring Donald Trump.
Kelce never addressed this incident, and there’s no reason he should either. A social media interaction is an absurd way to deduce someone’s political views. If we’re to make assumptions, it’s better to factor in concrete actions the celebrity has publicly performed.
Travis Kelce’s family, which includes his brother Jason and sister-in-law Kylie, also seem to share his views. Earlier in the year, Jason Kelce made critical remarks about Harrison Butker, a Chiefs kicker, for his conservative-leaning commencement speech at Benedictine College. Kylie Kelce, too, reportedly expressed frustration with Butker’s speech. As for his parents, Ed and Donna Kelce, there are no official or credible reports on their political stance, but social media seems convinced they’re Democrats. So, make of that what you will.
Many are convinced that the way Kelce displays his public support for liberal causes will most certainly sway young men to vote Democrat in the 2024 Presidential election. Having said that, some folks are disappointed that he’s yet to officially endorse Presidential candidate Kamala Harris after Joe Biden dropped out from the race in July. Earlier, some fans were also upset that he never publicly endorsed Joe Biden.
The curiosity about Travis Kelce’s political views is heightened by his romantic entanglement with pop icon Taylor Swift, who is known for her public support of Democratic candidates. After the recent political debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, Swift left no room for confusion by publicly announcing who she’s backing for the upcoming election.
Swifties Rejoice: Taylor Swift Finally Endorses Kamala Harris for 2024
Swifties were noticeably getting restless on the internet and many were even sweating to defend their idol after Taylor Swift was seemingly reluctant to publicly announce her endorsement. But they need not worry anymore because she has now officially endorsed Kamala Harris for president in the 2024 election. Her fans couldn’t be more relieved that she finally put an end to speculation about her political stance for this race.
Widely considered to be one of the greatest artists in the history of music, Taylor Swift has seen her influence grow to an unfathomable level. And now everybody tends to demand her to speak up on whatever they believe is the right social cause at the time, no matter how insignificant it might be. With such levels of pressure, imagine the criticisms that were fired her way when she refused to talk about her political allegiance in the latest presidential race that would dictate the future of the entire nation. We’re not even kidding; she recently faced backlash from her own fans for merely embracing Brittany Mahomes at the 2024 US Open.
We’re not sure if Taylor always planned for this, or if she was succumbing to the social media backlash, but either way, she finally made it clear who she supports. The singer shared her endorsement for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz on Instagram after watching her debate against Donald Trump. She also encouraged voters to research candidates’ policies before making their own decisions.
The 14-time Grammys winner, currently in a relationship with Chiefs’ Travis Kelce, touched on her concerns about AI-generated misinformation that falsely suggested she supported Trump, which pushed her to be transparent about her actual choice. She wrote,
I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election. I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them. I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos. I was so heartened and impressed by her selection of running mate @timwalz, who has been standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman’s right to her own body for decades.
Swift encouraged her fans, especially first-time voters, to get registered and choose the option of early voting to make things easier for themselves. She concluded her caption with, “I’ll link where to register and find early voting dates and info in my story.” The Pennsylvania native had previously endorsed Biden and Harris in the 2020 election after claiming she wanted to be on the “right side of history” in her documentary ‘Miss Americana.’
Reacting to Taylor Swift’s endorsement, Trump clapped back, calling her “very liberal” and “she’ll probably pay a price for it… in the marketplace.” His team did not hold back, either, claiming she was out of touch with what regular people are going through.
This latest action from the pop star fits perfectly with her political shift since 2018. She avoided politics altogether early on in her career, but for the last 6 years or so, she’s been involved whenever she deems herself necessary, much to the delight of the fans. Funny enough, there’s even a fan group called “Swifties for Kamala” backing Harris, though Swift’s not really involved with them.
