Travis Kelce told to ‘read the room’ as his glamor shots of Chiefs' win on election day spark backlash
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has recently come under fire after he shared a celebratory Instagram post featuring his photos from the team's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, shortly after the conclusion of the 2024 presidential race.
The timing of the post, showing Kelce smiling and posing with teammates and friends, was considered inappropriate by some social media users, who viewed it as insensitive as Donald Trump was announced as the winner of the 2024 presidential race.
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Travis Kelce shares celebratory post after Chiefs' victory over Buccaneers
Travis Kelce captioned the Instagram post, "Arrowhead at night 🏟️🔥🔥." The post featured snapshots from the Chiefs' game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday. November 4, where they triumphed with a score of 30 to 24.
The initial photo showcased Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, Joseph Thuney, Creed Humphrey, and DeAndre Hopkins, while the subsequent photos captured memorable moments from the game that evening.
The Kansas City Chiefs achieved a decisive victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kelce was instrumental in the win, demonstrating his outstanding abilities and synergy with quarterback Mahomes.
The triumph marked a significant moment for Kelce and the team, sustaining their high momentum as they advanced into the later stages of the season.
Travis Kelce faces backlash for celebratory Instagram post on election night
As soon as Travis Kelce posted the pictures on Instagram, certain fans believed the timing was inappropriate, given that people nationwide were grappling with the outcome of the 2024 election.
"Read the room travis," one follower commented on the post.
Another added, "Babe not the time."
One person remarked, "Trav i love u but pls read the room."
"Travis pls not right now we’re mourning," someone else said.
Another person added, "Bb love you but feel like maybe this could have been rescheduled to post any day but today."
However, there were individuals who found Kelce's post to be perfectly acceptable. For instance, another fan of the football player replied to a comment criticizing him, stating, "I’m sad too, but this isn’t the place."
On the other hand, numerous fans expressed their admiration for the breathtaking photos in the comments, including one who remarked, "The last picture is so cool omg."
"Last picture is giving 'ready for it' 🔥," said another, referencing a song from Taylor Swift's album 'Reputation'.
One individual wrote, "THAT GAME WAS ELECTRIC 🔥."
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