On Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre made comments that created more speculation about Taylor Swift possibly visiting the White House. This comes amid Swift’s relationship with Travis Kelce, star tight end for the newly repeat Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.
A reporter inquired if the White House plans to extend an invitation to Swift when the Chiefs are invited to celebrate their win, a tradition for championship teams.
In response, Jean-Pierre stated, “That’s going to be up to the Chiefs and obviously their decision to figure out who’s going to come with them when they come. And as you know, it’s a White House tradition. I can’t speak to attendees and who will be here. But we look forward. We look forward to having them.”
The tradition of Super Bowl champions visiting the White House dates back to the early 1980s and has since become a celebrated event.
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Not all Super Bowl champions have visited the White House, however. Various reasons have led to teams or individual players opting out, ranging from scheduling conflicts to political disagreements with the sitting president.
That said, the non-committal but open-ended nature of the comments has led to speculation on social media and among news outlets. The move that would certainly draw significant media attention and public interest, given their high-profile status and Swift’s immense popularity.
The relationship between Swift and Kelce has been a hot topic of conversation, blending the worlds of pop culture and sports in a way that captures the imagination of both fanbases. While the White House has not confirmed any details regarding the invitees for the Chiefs’ visit, the possibility of Taylor Swift’s attendance has added an extra layer to the upcoming event.
Earlier on Tuesday, former NFL wide receiver Brandon Marshall made claims on his podcast that Swift was instrumental in having rapper Kanye West removed from Super Bowl 58. According to Marshall, West’s deliberate purchase of seats directly in front of Swift was a calculated attempt to ensure he appeared in every camera shot aimed at the pop star during the event.
Marshall detailed that Swift, allegedly agitated by West’s presence and the potential overshadowing, made a series of calls that led to West’s ejection from the stadium. “Taylor Swift gets pissed off. She boom boom makes a call or two. Everybody’s involved.”
“He gets kicked out of the stadium,” Marshall explained, suggesting that West was attempting to “leverage her celebrity” for his own visibility.
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Despite Marshall’s assertion, Kanye West was indeed spotted at the stadium, but not in the contentious location in front of Swift, casting doubt on the story’s accuracy.
Marshall’s recounting of the event connects back to the long-standing feud between West and Swift, which famously began at the MTV Video Music Awards years prior. According to Marshall, West’s actions at the Super Bowl were a continuation of this saga, an attempt to capitalize on their infamous history.
Swift was there to see her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, who had 9 catches for 93 yards in the Chiefs’ 25-22 Super Bowl win. With no evidence to corroborate the former NFL star’s claims, the story remains a speculative piece of celebrity gossip. Yet, it undeniably adds another chapter to the storied and tumultuous relationship between two of music’s biggest stars.
