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12 rumors about Travis Kelce, fact-checked

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end is often the target of false and satirical stories, many of which center on his relationship with Taylor Swift.

Aleksandra Wrona

Published Oct. 20, 2025

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is often the subject of internet rumors, many of which center on his high-profile relationship with Taylor Swift.

Some claims focus on Kelce's alleged political views or philanthropy, while others falsely link the couple to fabricated controversies.

For example, one fictional story claimed Kelce sued White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt for $50 million. Another false rumor alleged he threatened to leave the Chiefs unless the team fired his teammate Harrison Butker. Other viral social media posts falsely asserted that Kelce and Swift rented out Disney World for a day and announced a pregnancy.

Here are 12 rumors about Kelce that Snopes has fact-checked:

Did Travis Kelce sue Karoline Leavitt for $50M?

Oct. 13, 2025 The White House press secretary did not accuse the Kansas City Chiefs star of hypocrisy and "rep ...
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Close up of Travis Kelce sitting in front of a microphone while wearing a red Kansas City Chiefs shirt.

Story about Travis Kelce donating bonus, endorsements to homeless nonprofit still false

Sept. 11, 2025 The feel-good rumor was just as fake in September 2025 as it was in March the same year.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce didn't announce pregnancy, seriously

Sept. 9, 2025 The pop star and NFL player announced their engagement in August 2025, but the ultrasound images ...
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Travis Kelce bought tiny diner from college days to feed homeless people?

June 13, 2025 Users shared a story in June 2025 claiming the Kansas City Chiefs tight end sought to help other ...
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Did Travis Kelce Tell Elon Musk He Could Twist Him 'into a Pretzel'?

Sept. 12, 2024 Online users shared a purported screenshot of an X post, claiming it was Kelce aggressively repl ...
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Said They'll Leave US If Trump Wins 2024 Election?

July 19, 2024 The claim resurfaced during the 2024 Republican National Convention.
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Two white men are shown next to each other. One is wearing a red hat that says KC on it, while the other is wearing sunglasses and a denim bucket hat.

Travis Kelce Threatened to Leave Chiefs Unless Harrison Butker Is Fired?

May 20, 2024 Internet rumors claimed Butker's public remarks "fractured locker room camaraderie."
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A white man and woman walk hand in hand. The man appears to be wearing a white shirt that says TRUMP WON.

Real Pic of Travis Kelce Wearing 'Trump Won' Shirt?

March 29, 2024 "Travis's version of being passive-aggressive with his girlfriend," one user commented.
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Did Travis Kelce Post Expletive About Trump on X?

Feb. 13, 2024 The Kansas City Chiefs football player allegedly criticized the former president's comments on NATO.
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Taylor Swift Burned 138 Tons of Jet Fuel Visiting Travis Kelce Over 3 Months?

May 18, 2024 The singer's reliance on private jets undoubtedly has a significant negative environmental impac ...
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Did Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Rent Out Disney World for a Day?

Feb. 19, 2024 According to the claim, it cost the celebrity couple $3.5 million to rent the Magic Kingdom for ...
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Were Recorded Falling Off Swing In Bahamas?

March 26, 2024 The claim surfaced as the celebrity couple reportedly vacationed in the tropical location.
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Sources

Dobrin, Nikki. "Taylor Swift Burned 138 Tons of Jet Fuel Visiting Travis Kelce Over 3 Months?" Snopes, 18 May 2024, https://www.snopes.com//fact-check/taylor-swift-jet-fuel/.

Hardinges, Nick. "Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Were Recorded Falling Off Swing In Bahamas?" Snopes, 26 Mar. 2024, https://www.snopes.com//fact-check/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-bahamas/.

Ibrahim, Nur. "Did Travis Kelce Post Expletive About Trump on X?" Snopes, 13 Feb. 2024, https://www.snopes.com//fact-check/travis-kelce-expletive-trump/.

Izzo, Jack. "Did Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Rent Out Disney World for a Day?" Snopes, 19 Feb. 2024, https://www.snopes.com//fact-check/kelce-swift-rent-disney-world/.

———. "Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Said They'll Leave US If Trump Wins 2024 Election?" Snopes, 19 Jul. 2024, https://www.snopes.com//fact-check/swift-kelce-leave-country-trump/.

Liles, Jordan. "Did Travis Kelce Tell Elon Musk He Could Twist Him 'into a Pretzel'?" Snopes, 12 Sep. 2024, https://www.snopes.com//fact-check/kelce-musk-twist-pretzel/.

———. "Travis Kelce Bought Tiny Diner from College Days to Feed Homeless People?" Snopes, 13 Jun. 2025, https://www.snopes.com//fact-check/travis-kelce-diner-homeless/.

PerryCook, Taija. "Real Pic of Travis Kelce Wearing 'Trump Won' Shirt?" Snopes, 29 Mar. 2024, https://www.snopes.com//fact-check/travis-kelce-trump-won-shirt/.

———. "Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Didn't Announce Pregnancy, Seriously." Snopes, 9 Sep. 2025, https://www.snopes.com//fact-check/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-pregnancy/.

Rascouët-Paz, Anna. "Travis Kelce Threatened to Leave Chiefs Unless Harrison Butker Is Fired?" Snopes, 20 May 2024, https://www.snopes.com//fact-check/travis-kelce-harrison-butker/.

Winter, Emery. "Story about Travis Kelce Donating Bonus, Endorsements to Homeless Nonprofit Still False." Snopes, 11 Sep. 2025, https://www.snopes.com//fact-check/homeless-nonprofit-bonus-travis-kelce/.

Wrona, Aleksandra. "Did Travis Kelce Sue Karoline Leavitt for $50M?" Snopes, 13 Oct. 2025, https://www.snopes.com//fact-check/travis-kelce-suing-karoline-leavitt/.

By Aleksandra Wrona

Aleksandra Wrona is a reporting fellow for Snopes, based in the Warsaw, Poland, area.