Travis Kelce faces rage of Democrats mourning Trump's victory for 'tone deaf' Instagram post: ‘You and Taylor…’

Following Trump's win, Travis Kelce caused a stir after sharing some pictures from Monday night's victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Instagram.

Updated on: Nov 7, 2024, 19:57:04 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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Travs Kelce, unlike his girlfriend Taylor Swift, made no political endorsement before the 2024 US presidential elections. With an end to White House race and Trump winning the contest, Kelce is receiving a lot of backlash on social media for sharing a number of images on his Instagram account during the time that a when Democrats were grieving over the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.

Travs Kelce, unlike his girlfriend Taylor Swift, made no political endorsement before the 2024 US presidential elections. (AFP)

Swift, who was backing Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, was dismayed by the result.

Following one hour after Trump's win, Chiefs star caused a stir after sharing some pictures from Monday night's victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Instagram.

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Netizens blast Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift

The timing appeared to be problematic, as fans rapidly swamped the comments area.

One wrote: “Travis, please don't come right now; we're in mourning.” Another added: “Read the room, Travis.”

“bb love you but feel like maybe this could have been rescheduled to post any day but today,” a third fand chimed in.

Despite the fact that Kelce did not disclose his political affiliation, Trump supporters were eager to turn to the comments area to insult him and Swift.

While some fans expressed anger over Harris' defeat, others pondered when Kelce and Swift will “leave the country” in wake of Trump's win.

“Little tone deaf brother. Do better,” one fumed at Kelce.

“You finishing the season before you and Taylor move out the country? I’m feeling unburdened by what has been,” another commented.

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The images show Kelce in his most recent outstanding performance on the NFL field, where he caught 14 passes from 16 targets for a total of precisely 100 yards.

Kelce reached a triple-digit yards for the first time this season. While he did not score a touchdown, it was his most effective performance to date.

In overtime, the Chiefs prevailed 30–24 to maintain their record as the NFL's only undefeated team this season.

Swift hasn't spoken out since Trump's victory, and it's unknown if she remained in Kansas City with Kelce until election day.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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