Overview

• Jason Kelce’s July 4 Instagram video encouraged Americans to set aside their differences and showcased fireworks.
• Followers criticized the message as tone deaf and privileged during ongoing social and economic challenges.
• The post generated more than 2,000 comments, over double the interactions on his prior three uploads.
• Critics linked the message to President Trump’s signing of the $3.3 trillion One Big Beautiful Bill Act hours earlier.
• Kelce has not commented on the backlash, maintaining his and his brother’s long-held political neutrality in contrast to Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris.