Vance warns against Chiefs favoritism during 2025 season

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30 Aug 2025 • 6:34 AM MYT
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  • Vice President JD Vance expressed concern that the engagement of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift could lead the NFL to unfairly favor the Kansas City Chiefs.
  • In an interview with USA Today, Vance, a Cincinnati Bengals fan, suggested the league might put a thumb on the scale for the Chiefs due to the high-profile relationship.
  • He cautioned against a Super Bowl wedding thing and insisted the Chiefs should adhere to the same rules as other teams.
  • Despite his apprehension, Vance congratulated the newly engaged couple, wishing them well, but stressed that politicians should focus on politics.
  • Vance's remarks come after NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell dismissed as ridiculous conspiracy theories alleging officials have made calls in the Chiefs' favor.

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