David Axelrod has drawn scorn for questioning if Taylor Swift is having a detrimental impact on her boyfriend’s team, the Kansas City Chiefs.
The former Obama White House strategist went viral after tweeting during the Chiefs’ game against the Cincinnati Bengals on New Year’s Eve – which they ended up narrowly winning 25-17.
‘At some point it has to be asked: is Taylor Swift killing the @Chiefs?’ he wrote.
The analyst insisted on another tweet two hours later that his comment was not serious and that his wish for users who took it seriously was ‘a sense of humor.’
He then wrote that Taylor is ‘not a jinx’ and wished the unhappy Swifities on X a Happy New Year.
CNN political commentator David Axelford is being dissed by Taylor Swift fans after he seemingly blamed her for the Chiefs losing against the Bengals on New Year’s Eve
Axelford wrote another tweet two hours later writing it was a joke and that he wished for users who took it seriously to get ‘a sense of humor’ for the New Year
The analyst tweeted that Swift is not a jinx shortly after the Chiefs beat the Bengals 25-17 to clinch the AFC West title
Swift and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce have been in a highly publicized relationship since last year.
The singer has attended Chiefs games since September and her appearances have led to an increase in game viewership and Kelce jersey sales.
The pair were spotted passionately kissing at a New Year’s Eve event after the game last night.
The former Barack Obama advisor, whom President Joe Biden called a ‘p****’ two months ago, has never talked about Swift and Kelce’s relationship so far.
Axelrod has not sent another tweet about Swift since New Year’s Eve.
Swift and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce have been in a highly publicized relationship since last year that’s increased NFL game viewership and Kelce jersey sales
Swift has attended multiple Chiefs games and was spotted on New Year’s Eve with Kelce at an event after his game
Axelford was recently in the news after President Joe Biden called him a ‘prick’ two months ago
Tweets have been made like crazy by X users offended by his comments.
Many users accused his tweets of being ‘sexist’ and ‘misogynist’ – one even called his first tweet ‘a d*** comment.’
‘Welp…the ratio is not going well, David. Joke or no joke. Don’t joke about women “messing up men’s careers” we don’t like that s***,’ wrote Lora Eckle.
Some have backed up Swift, but dissed Kelce for having a bad game and that he ‘stunk up the joint.’
X users have accused the former Barack Obama advisor of being ‘sexist’ and ‘misogynistic’ and have written how unfunny his jokes are
Some X users have agreed with him on his comments and did not show anger toward him whatsoever.
‘No it was definitely funny and you’re not the only one thinking it,’ wrote Joseph Carston.
He added: ‘Swifties are just weirdos like every other crazy fan base who would walk through fire for their favorite famous person.’
Other users were shocked his tweets would even trigger so many people and wished the analyst a ‘happy New Year.’
Some X users on Twitter have supported Axelford and thought his tweets were funny. Others dissed the Kansas City Chiefs, who have not had a high-scoring season this year
Users who aren’t big Swifties have shown disdain for his comments and showed hate toward the Kansas City Chiefs for not having a good season.
‘No one is blaming women. The Chiefs suck this year…’ an X user wrote.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes admitted after their AFC West win against the Bengals ‘feels different’ since they’re not a high scoring team, but is not blaming Swift for their record.
In fact, his wife Brittany became friends with Swift and were spotted hanging out with each other outside NFL games.