Overview

• Jason Kelce posted a Fourth of July video on Instagram urging Americans to set aside political and social differences and celebrate shared identity.
• The message went live hours after President Trump signed the $3.3 trillion One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which many critics cited as the catalyst for the heated response.
• Engagement on Kelce’s post more than doubled his usual levels, with over 2,000 comments compared with roughly 1,000 across his previous three uploads.
• Many commenters labeled the message tone deaf and privileged and urged Kelce to address human rights and social justice issues.
• The episode underscores the growing scrutiny faced by traditionally apolitical athletes who comment on political matters.