Travis Kelce, the star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, has been making headlines not just for his prowess on the football field, but also for his outspoken support of liberal causes and candidates. When traditionally successful men like Kelce support liberal causes and candidates, they help to provide a “permission structure” for young fans and followers to do the same. Kelce’s influence extends beyond the football field, as he uses his platform to advocate for social justice issues such as Black Lives Matter and public health initiatives like vaccination.
Rumors are also circulating on social media that Swift and Kelce are part of a secret plot to help get President Joe Biden re-elected. The fulminations surrounding the world's biggest pop icon — and girlfriend of Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce — reached the stratosphere after. The claims are ludicrous and may well reflect the fear on the political right that someone as famous as Swift could influence the outcome of an election. Like the singer, the Chiefs football player is at the top of his field, while his support of BLM and vaccines align with her progressive views.
Right-wing social media influencers are peddling a conspiracy theory about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. But Trump's supporters aren't. I don't know the politics of Donna Kelce, the mother of NFL superstars Jason and Travis. But it strikes me that the even-handed manner in. More than a third of Donald Trump supporters believe that Taylor Swift's romance with Travis Kelce is more of a PR stunt, exclusive polling. Trump called on Taylor Swift not to endorse President Joe Biden. “Joe Biden didn't do anything for Taylor, and never will,” Trump shared.