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White House Open to Taylor Swift Joining Chiefs' White House Visit

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks at a press briefing at the White House in Washington, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

The White House is eagerly anticipating another visit from the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, and the possibility of having Taylor Swift, the team's most famous fan, join in on the celebration. Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre revealed during a press briefing that the decision ultimately lies with the Chiefs as to who will accompany them to the White House.

Swift, who is currently dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, was seen celebrating with the team on the field after their thrilling victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Throughout the season, Swift has been the subject of intense media coverage, and there have been baseless claims from some conservatives suggesting she is part of a plot to aid Democrats in the November election. However, Biden's supporters have dismissed these claims, making light of the situation.

President Joe Biden's personal account even humorously remarked on social media, 'Just like we drew it up,' referring to the game-winning catch in the Super Bowl, alongside an image of a meme featuring the president with laser eyes. Jean-Pierre also joined in the lightheartedness, congratulating the Chiefs and all the Swifties out there.

The press secretary confirmed that President Biden is excited to welcome the Kansas City Chiefs once again to the White House to celebrate their latest victory. However, when asked about whether players would be able to bring guests, Jean-Pierre admitted she was unsure of the protocol. Nevertheless, the White House is looking forward to having the team back and honoring their success.

Blurring the lines between politics and pop stars is not a phenomenon exclusive to the White House and Biden's supporters. Former President Donald Trump, who is leading the Republican presidential primary, made online remarks before the Super Bowl, stating that if Swift were to endorse Biden, it would be seen as disloyal to him, as he claims to be the one responsible for the Music Modernization Act, which received bipartisan support in Congress in 2018.

The intersection of sports, politics, and celebrity is often a topic of discussion, and it seems the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, their famous fan Taylor Swift, and the current administration are all finding themselves intertwined in this fascinating dynamic. As plans for the Chiefs' visit to the White House come together, fans and spectators await eagerly to see if Swift will indeed be in attendance as well.

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