Hillary Clinton faced backlash for congratulating NFL star Travis Kelce as “Taylor’s boyfriend” after the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl win.
His message gained traction online, prompting NFL fans to disagree with Clinton’s comments as disrespectful to Kelce’s accomplishments. Some accused Clinton of exploiting Taylor Swift’s relationship for political gain.
Meanwhile, Swift’s rousing celebration with Kelce after the game highlighted her influence in attracting new fans, especially young women, to the sport, as NFL officials acknowledged.
Hillary Clinton Describes Travis Kelce As ‘Taylor Swift’s Boyfriend’
MEGA
Entering the Super Bowl moment, Clinton took the opportunity to X to praise Kansas City Chiefs Travis Kelce and his team for becoming back-to-back Super Bowl champions.
The politician and former first lady wrote: “Congratulations to boyfriend Taylor – and the entire Kansas City Chiefs community!”
In the midst of the recent football season, the term “Taylor’s boyfriend” gained attention after Swift and Kelce went public with their relationship, with the pop megastar attending his game. Fans, nicknamed Swifties, previously uninterested in the NFL, tune in to see their idols. Many adorned Kelce’s jersey, chanting, “Go Boyfriend Taylor.”
However, when the former Secretary of State used the phrase, it sparked criticism online, with NFL fans accusing Clinton of “allowing” Kelce and perpetuating disrespect with the “very disrespectful” dig.
Social Media Users Slam Hillary Clinton For Disrespecting Travis Kelce
Congratulations to boyfriend Taylor—and the entire Kansas City Chiefs community! ??
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) February 12, 2024
One user criticized the term “Taylor’s boyfriend,” stating that it disrespected Kelce’s accomplishments, “I screamed. Imagine winning the Super Bowl and the former First Lady congratulating your girlfriend on your accomplishment.”
A second person added: “So the Super Bowl isn’t about football it’s about Taylor Swift and her ‘boyfriend,’ who apparently doesn’t have a name. No mention of star quarterback Patrick Mahomes.”
“Just goes to show you what Hillary thinks about men who work hard all their lives to achieve something. But this is nothing new to those of us who know who Hillary really is,” wrote a third person.
“Way to reduce a great football player to ‘Taylor’s boyfriend.’ From now on, how about we call you ‘Bill’s Wife?” another commented.
Social Media Users Claim Taylor Swift Is Used By Politicians Like Hillary Clinton
MEGA
Some alt-right voices also claim Clinton’s tweets are evidence of a calculated strategy to leverage Swift’s new relationship with Kelce for political gain, aimed at swaying voters away from supporting Trump.
“They really rub it in people’s faces. It’s all psyop,” one comment read. “And the psyops queen told it to your face.
“Taylor’s boyfriend? Op Psy is very clear that it only works on willfully blind people,” said another.
Another accused Swift of complicity through her silence, specifically regarding Palestine. “Taylor is being used by these politicians and her silence makes her complicit. And yes I am talking about Palestine,” the person wrote.
“Taylor’s boyfriend? Op Psy is very clear that it only works on willfully blind people,” added a third person.
“Taylor Swift is a plant. You can’t tell me otherwise. If Hilary supports you, that’s all I need to know,” said a fourth person.
NFL Officials Admit How Taylor Swift’s Super Bowl Appearance Brought in New Fans
XS Nightclub At Wynn Las Vegas In the 2024 Super Bowl, the Kansas City Chiefs triumphed over the San Francisco 49ers with a thrilling 25-22 overtime victory at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. After the win, Swift ran onto the field, where she was caught hugging and kissing Kelce.
The pair’s meeting after the game was marked by Swift’s joyful exclamation of “Oh my God,” followed by a heartfelt hug and several kisses..
Acknowledging that Swift’s high-profile relationship with Kelce has captivated the media and pop culture, NFL officials credited the “Cruel Summer” singer for her influence in attracting new demographics, especially young women, to the sport.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said, “Obviously, it creates a buzz; it creates another group of young fans, especially young women, who are interested to see, ‘Why is he going to this game? Why is he interested in this game?’”
“Besides Travis, he’s a football fan, and I think that’s good for us,” he added according to the report.
Categories: Trending
Source: thtrangdai.edu.vn/en/