Travis Kelce looks forward to visiting White House

Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce has made it clear he’s excited to visit the White House to celebrate the Chiefs championship.

One of the many rewards of winning a championship in one of America’s major sports is the ensuing invitation extended to amateur and professional athletes to visit with the President of the United States and many other staff members and elected officials at the White House. One player is looking forward to the trip.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is excited for the rare opportunity to visit Washington D.C. and gain such an insider’s perspective on the places and people that make up our nation’s capital.

No official announcement has been made as to if/when the Chiefs will visit the White House or even what the complete trip might include. Recent championship teams to visit President Trump have featured some players or entire teams choosing not to make the trip with teammates. Those who have visited have been treated to fast food options.

Other Chiefs have not been as vocal about their political leanings or what they would do when presented with the opportunity, but it wouldn’t be surprising if there were some players who were vocal on each side.

It’s important to note that players and/or teams have avoided White House visits for years, going back farther than the Trump administration. While political tensions feel like they’re at a cultural zenith, there were players and teams taking exception to visit with previous U.S. Presidents like Barack Obama, George Bush, Bill Clinton and Ronald Reagan.

Last year, the New England Patriots did not go to the White House at all despite visiting on several of their other Super Bowl wins in recent years. Those visits tended to happen in April or May, so it might be a while before Kelce gets to enjoy his tour.