NFL star Travis Kelce was rumored to have expressed interest in attending the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, sparking intense speculation about his political affiliations.

CBS’ Gayle King revealed on national TV that the 34-year-old tight end had reached out to Kamala Harris’ campaign, expressing his desire to attend the event on the night of her speech. However, King’s colleagues were quick to shut down the rumors, citing Kelce’s upcoming game with the Chiefs.

King maintained that Kelce’s interest in attending the DNC was genuine, despite his commitment to the Chiefs. “I know he has a game, but that doesn’t mean he’s playing… I’m just saying we shall see,” she said.

Kelce was spotted warming up in full Chiefs gear ahead of the final preseason game against the Bears, but did not dress up to play. Despite this, NFL fans were quick to react to the rumors, joking that Kamala Harris had secured the “Swiftie” vote, referring to Taylor Swift’s well-documented Democratic leanings.

It remains unclear which party Kelce supports, but his rumored interest in attending the DNC has sparked intense speculation about his political affiliations.

CBS’ Gayle King (second from left) made the claim on national TV before Day 4 of the DNC

Kelce is expected to gear up for the Chiefs’ first game of the 2024-25 NFL season against the Ravens, a rematch of last season’s AFC Championship game.

NFL fans were quick to react to the rumors on X by saying that Harris has the vote of Swifties

The Ohio native has shown no signs of wanting to retire anytime soon, previously stating that he will keep playing football “until the wheels come off.”

Kelce was chosen by the Chiefs in the third round of the 2013 draft and has already become their career leader with 11,328 yards receiving.