post shared on social media Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce recently claimed he called for stricter gun laws in the wake of the Kansas City shooting.
Does anyone else find it strange that Travis Kelce is suddenly talking about gun control now that there was a shooting at the KC Champions parade?Oh yeah, he's dating anti-gun activist Taylor Swift, and I think it's funny how mass shootings increase in this country when Democrats are in power. pic.twitter.com/TexSEwrIUF
— 1mZerOCool🍎🎸🤘 (@1mZerOCool) February 15, 2024
Verdict: Misleading
Kelce made this comment in 2015, not after the Kansas City Parade shooting.
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A shooting during a Super Bowl victory parade in Kansas City leaves one person dead and 20 injured. NBC News report. Two juveniles are in custody, and the shooting appears to have been the result of a fight between multiple people, according to reports.
A post shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, claims Kelce made political comments about gun control in the aftermath of the shooting at the Chiefs' Super Bowl parade. The post features an image of a football player in a uniform, with the alleged quote superimposed on top of it.
“We need stricter gun laws, especially when young children are dying.” “That can't happen in our community.”
The caption reads, “Does anyone else find it weird that Travis Kelce is suddenly talking about gun control now that there was a shooting at the KC Champions parade?” Oh yeah, he's dating anti-gun activist Taylor Swift, and it's funny how mass shootings increase in this country when Democrats are in power. ”
The caption is misleading. Kelce made this statement in 2015 after an incident. cleveland, ohio, cleveland.com report. this is. . .was Before the Kansas shootings and before his relationship with Taylor Swift.
Mr. Kelce issued a statement on the matter. Recent shooting. He wrote to X: “I am heartbroken by the tragedy that occurred today. My heart goes out to everyone who came to celebrate with me, and to those affected. KC, you mean the world to me.” (Related: Video claiming Chinese Communist Party is destroying mosques)
I am saddened by the tragedy that occurred today. We would like to express our deepest sympathies to those who came to celebrate with us and to those affected by the disaster. KC, you mean the world to me.
— Travis Kelce (@tkelce) February 15, 2024
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