Leftist Media Tries to Make Football Political, Again

Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce did what any smart athletes do—they played it safe when asked about Trump attending the Super Bowl. Mahomes said it was "cool" to have a sitting president at the game, while Kelce called it an "honor." Normal, respectful, completely non-controversial comments, right? Well, not if you’re a leftist journalist desperately searching for a narrative. The Independent and similar outlets seem baffled that two famous athletes didn’t seize the moment to launch an anti-Trump tirade. They really wanted Mahomes to say something woke and Kelce to bend the knee. Instead, these guys just want to play football, win a championship, and—heaven forbid—treat the presidency with respect, regardless of who holds office. The real story? Despite the media’s best efforts, most Americans still don’t see every single event in life as a political battleground. Maybe sports should be about, you know, sports.