A new report reveals how Travis Kelce reacted to Donald Trump’s recent comments about Taylor Swift following the Kansas City Chiefs’ defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 59.
Trump, attending the game in New Orleans as the first sitting U.S. president to do so, took aim at Swift on his Truth Social account after the Chiefs were bested 40-22, denying them a third consecutive Super Bowl victory. The crowd, dominated by Eagles fans, booed when Swift’s face appeared on the jumbotron, a reaction that seemed to irritate Trump, who is known for clashing with celebrities who criticize him.
Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift and Donald Trump (Photos by Imagn Images)
According to a source close to Kelce, the tight end was upset by both the treatment of Swift at the game and Trump’s “unnecessary” comments. The Daily Mail reported that Travis, who is known for his protective nature when it comes to Swift, was deeply hurt by the situation. “He always protects her, and it broke his heart,” the source said. “He was already having a tough night, and the fact that the stadium was full of Eagles fans didn’t help. Travis knows that this hurt her, and anyone can see that.”
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The report also highlighted the sense of betrayal that some Eagles fans may feel, given Swift’s Pennsylvania roots and her past support for the team before dating Kelce. As for Trump’s dig at Swift, the source said, “It was unnecessary for Trump to take a shot at her, especially after he voiced how honored he was to be at the game.” With both Swift facing disappointment from being shut out at the Grammys and Kelce suffering a Super Bowl loss, it had been a rough week for the couple. Despite this, the source noted that Kelce finds joy in Swift’s love, even in the wake of their setbacks.
In addition to this drama, rumors surrounding Kelce’s retirement have continued to circulate. The 35-year-old has yet to decide on his future with the NFL. Whether Sunday’s Super Bowl loss will convince him to walk away or inspire him to come back for another shot at a championship ring remains to be seen.
