Jason Kelce Taking Heat For His Fourth Of July Announcement
Retired NFL lineman Jason Kelce took some heat on social media for his Fourth of July social media post.
Kelce, who retired following the 2023 season, doesn't get political very often. Neither he nor his brother, Travis, said much about the 2024 election. They haven't said much about President Trump, either.
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However, on Friday, in honor of the Fourth of July, Jason Kelce made it clear how he feels about the United States of America. He made it clear that this was a day that everyone should feel proud to be an American. But not everyone felt that way.
Kelce is now taking heat on social media for his comment.
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 30: Jason Kelce, ESPN analyst, looks on before the Detroit Lions take on the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on December 30, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images
Kelce took to social media to share his thoughts.
"Man I love the 4th! One of the great days we all can set aside our differences in this country, and enjoy the one thing we all share in common. That we are American! Cheers to you oh beautiful America," he wrote.
Not everyone was a fan of it, though.
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"The funny thing he IS a leftist himself, just trying to play both sides for the money/fame," one fan wrote.
"He didn't realize his brother dating Taylor Swift would mean he couldn't have opinions anymore," another fan wrote.
"They're free to dress in black and scream at empty federal courthouses on July 4. The rest of us enjoyed the time with friends and family and maybe made s'mores and roasted a few hot dogs over the fire pit. To each their own. Jason's a good dude. He's got it right—as usual," one fan added.
"How can you find fault in that? Wouldn't it be nice if more of us could put aside our differences?" another fan added.
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"That's a great statement, I don't see anything wrong with it," one fan added.
"That's a wonderful post! What could anyone not like about that?" another fan wondered.
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 18: ESPN broadcaster Jason Kelce presents from the desk prior to the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans at AT&T Stadium on November 18, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by)Kelce, as he should, is very much standing by his post on social media.
Hopefully, everyone had a good Fourth of July weekend.
Jason Kelce Taking Heat For His Fourth Of July Announcement first appeared on The Spun on Jul 6, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
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