Travis Kelce and Donna Kelce (Image via Getty)
The New York Times reported in 2023 that fact-checking website Snopes had independently verified the tweets. Because someone said something stupid they thought was funny when they were young doesn’t mean they agree with it now or continue to think that way their whole life”, just. Her response comes amid separate criticism surrounding Travis’s reported interaction with a controversial comedy clip, placing the football star at the centre of another online debate.
One fan, lucy, wrote, “it’s his account lol YOU raised a misogynist deal with it”. It’s literally his account. 💀😂” One user, SugarSkull3192, defended the NFL star, writing, “You people are insane. He said that stuff in high school/college.
Donna Kelce has stepped forward to defend her son, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce , as old social media posts attributed to the NFL tight end draw renewed attention. The controversy has raised questions about the authenticity of the messages and added fresh scrutiny to the athlete’s online activity. Donna rejected claims that the posts belonged to Travis, pushing back against allegations that have spread across social media. The statement puts the focus on a key question in the controversy: whether the account and its historical posts can be reliably linked to Travis. The messages date back more than a decade, long before his current status as one of the NFL’s most recognisable players. However, the claims have a documented history. However, several users pushed back against her statement. Another user, Sam, posted, “Why lie? Leave his mother alone.
That earlier reporting adds context to the renewed debate, although Donna’s latest statement challenges the account’s association with her son.