Travis Kelce is having an impressive season with the Kansas City Chiefs, both on and off the field. The star tight end’s relationship with pop icon Taylor Swift has been the talk of the town, igniting waves of fan theories and celebrity buzz. Yet while Kelce and Swift have largely laughed off these conspiracy theories, they find themselves in unexpected political company. Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has now joined Swift in supporting Kamala Harris for the upcoming presidential election, adding an intriguing twist to this season of celebrity endorsements.
After famously mocking conspiracy theories about Taylor Swift’s rumored political influence on her boyfriend, Schwarzenegger has made his own bold political statement – an endorsement for Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz. The former Republican governor isn’t one to shy away from his views, but he clarified he’s “not a fan of either party” and dislikes politics. “Rejecting the results of an election is as un-American as it gets,” he said, signaling his frustration with today’s political scene.
I don’t really do endorsements. I’m not shy about sharing my views, but I hate politics and don’t trust most politicians.
I also understand that people want to hear from me because I am not just a celebrity, I am a former Republican Governor.
My time as Governor taught me to…
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) October 30, 2024
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Schwarzenegger’s endorsement came as a surprise to many. Though a former Republican governor, he has publicly declared his disillusionment with both parties, stating, “I don’t like either party right now.” With just days to go before Election Day, he took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his rare endorsement of Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz. Citing concerns about the state of the nation and an urgent need to “move forward as a country,” Schwarzenegger criticized former President Donald Trump’s divisive politics and disregard for American values. In a fiery statement, he said, “Rejecting the results of an election is as un-American as it gets.”
Arnold didn’t hold back as he explained his reasoning for backing Harris. The “Terminator” star expressed frustration over Washington’s failure to address issues like the national debt and immigration reform, pointing out that politicians “prefer having talking points to win elections” over “making Americans’ lives better.”
For Schwarzenegger, this endorsement marks a rare break from his past, where he typically avoided endorsing Democrats. Yet, given his commitment to what he views as true American values, it’s clear he’s hoping to bridge a divided nation — one vote at a time.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger hilariously shuts down Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift “Democratic Plant” conspiracy theory
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Arnold Schwarzenegger can’t help but find humor in the latest conspiracy theory about Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s budding romance. According to some far-right circles, Swift isn’t just cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs star for love — she’s a “Democratic Party plant” supposedly set to endorse President Joe Biden after a “rigged” Super Bowl win against the San Francisco 49ers. Schwarzenegger, who’s no stranger to mocking outlandish theories, found this one especially amusing.
“Remember, everything is a plant,” Schwarzenegger joked. “COVID was a plant. The vaccine was a plant. Of course, she’s also a plant, and the team that wins is a plant. There are agents everywhere. The CIA is operating everything.” His exaggerated, sarcastic tone perfectly captured the absurdity, adding, “I can see it very clearly how everything is a plant. It’s entertaining.”
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This isn’t the first time Schwarzenegger has taken aim at wild theories, especially those rooted in political chaos. Never shy about expressing his distaste for Donald Trump and his supporters, he’s openly referred to Trump as the “worst president ever” and even likened the January 6th Capitol rioters to Nazis. So when Swift-Kelce conspiracy theories surfaced, it was no surprise he had a field day poking fun.
For Schwarzenegger, the whole idea is just another laughable chapter in the endless world of “plants” and “plots.” He finds the notion of Swift covertly pushing a political agenda ridiculous, instead focusing his attention on things that truly entertain him, like his upcoming State Farm Super Bowl commercial. “We laughed the whole time,” he said, emphasizing that, unlike politics, action-packed humor never gets old.
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