FACT CHECK: Did Travis Kelce Endorse Kamala Harris?

September 17th, 2024
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JUNE 01: Travis Kelce performs onstage during 2024 Big Slick Celebrity Weekend on June 01, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images)

A post shared on social media purports that Chiefs Tight End Travis Kelce has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president.

 

Verdict: False

There is no evidence of Kelce endorsing Harris.

Fact Check:

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A post shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, alleges Kelce has offered his support to Harris in recent days. The post shared an image of Kelce posing for cameras and one of Harris behind a podium.

The caption reads, “Breaking News: Travis Kelce Follows Taylor Swift’s Footsteps, Supports Harris: ‘Taylor Made the Right Decision.'”

The claim is inaccurate. There is no endorsement of Harris on any of Kelce’s social media accounts.

His girlfriend, singer Taylor Swift, offered her endorsement of Harris on Instagram, according to USA Today. Her endorsement reads in part, “I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election. I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them.”

 

Her post was liked by Kelce’s sister-in-law, People reported. Kylie Kelce is married to Travis’ brother, Jason Kelce, according to the outlet.  (RELATED: No, Travis Kelce Didn’t Threaten Elon Musk)

This is not the first time misinformation has circulated online. Check Your Fact recently debunked a claim that an X post showed a legitimate ABC News debate poll.

Joseph Casieri

Fact Check Reporter