Hillary Clinton Slammed For Her Message To 'Taylor's Boyfriend' After Super Bowl Win

Hillary Clinton faced backlash for congratulating NFL star Travis Kelce as "Taylor's boyfriend" after the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl win.

Her message gained traction online, prompting NFL fans' disapproval of Clinton's comment as disrespectful to Kelce's achievements. Some accused Clinton of exploiting Taylor Swift's relationship for political gain.

Meanwhile, Swift's exuberant celebration with Kelce post-game highlighted her influence in attracting new fans, particularly young women, to the sport, as acknowledged by NFL officials.

Getting into the Super Bowl moment, Clinton took to X to applaud Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and his team for becoming back-to-back Super Bowl champions.

The politician and former first lady wrote: "Congratulations to Taylor's boyfriend - and the entire Kansas City Chiefs community!"

Amid the recent football season, the term "Taylor's boyfriend" gained traction after Swift and Kelce made their relationship public, with the mega pop star attending his games. Fans, dubbed Swifties, previously disinterested in the NFL, tuned in to see their idol. Many adorned Kelce's jersey, chanting, "Go Taylor's Boyfriend."

However, when the former Secretary of State used the phrase, it ignited online criticism, with NFL enthusiasts accusing Clinton of "objectifying" Kelce and perpetuating disrespect with the "extremely disrespectful" dig.

One user criticized the term "Taylor's boyfriend," noting that it is disrespectful to Kelce's achievements, "I'm screaming. Imagine winning the Super Bowl and former First Lady congratulates your girlfriend for your accomplishments."

A second person added: "So the Super Bowl isn't about football it's about Taylor Swift and her 'boyfriend,' who has no name apparently. No mention of the star quarterback Patrick Mahomes."

"Kinda shows you what Hillary thinks of men who work hard all of their lives to achieve something. But this is nothing new to those of us who know who Hillary really is," a third wrote.

"Way to reduce a great football player to 'Taylor's boyfriend.' From now on, how about we just call you 'Bill's Wife?" another commented.

Some right-leaning voices also claimed Clinton's tweet was evidence of a calculated strategy to leverage Swift's newfound relationship with Kelce for political gain, aiming to sway voters away from supporting Trump.

"They are literally rubbing it in your faces people. This is all a psyop," one comment read. "And the queen of psyops is telling it to your faces."

"Taylor's boyfriend? The Psy Op is so obvious that it's only effective on the willfully blind," remarked another.

Another accused Swift of complicity through her silence, particularly regarding Palestine. "Taylor is being used by these politicians and her silence makes her complicit. And yes I'm talking about Palestine," the person wrote.

"Taylor's boyfriend? The Psy Op is so obvious that it's only effective on the willfully blind," a third added.

"Taylor Swift is a plant. You cannot tell me otherwise. If Hilary is rooting for you, that's all I need to know," a fourth person noted.

At the 2024 Super Bowl, the Kansas City Chiefs triumphed over the San Francisco 49ers with a thrilling 25-22 victory in overtime at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. After the win, Swift ran onto the field, where she was captured hugging and kissing Kelce.

The couple's post-game rendezvous was marked by Swift's joyful exclamation of "Oh my God," followed by heartfelt hugs and multiple kisses.

Acknowledging that Swift's high-profile relationship with Kelce has captivated media and pop culture, NFL officials credited the "Cruel Summer" singer for her influence in attracting a new demographic, particularly young women, to the sport.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell remarked, "Obviously, it creates a buzz; it creates another group of young fans, particularly young women, that are interested in seeing, 'Why is she going to this game? Why is she interested in this game?'"

"Besides Travis, she's a football fan, and I think that's great for us," he added per reports.