An unexpected scene marked the Kansas City Chiefs’ visit to the White House Monday in Washington, when tight end Travis Kelce and quarterback Patrick Mahomes stole the show from US President Joe Biden.
Traditionally, the champions of the last Super Bowl were received at this iconic location. And some influential members of head coach Andy Reid’s club have made sure to keep them entertained. After the team presented the site’s main tenant with a personalized Chiefs jersey with “Biden” and “46” on the back, Kelce wanted to take Biden’s place behind the official lectern of the 46th President of the United States.
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Taking advantage of the politician’s inattention while speaking to Mahomes, he said “I’ve been waiting for this moment” before being abruptly cut off by the Chiefs quarterback. “Sorry!” He then chained Mahomes, who resumed his role as club leader.
The further visit of the champions was characterized by humor. A native of Scranton, Pennsylvania, Biden obviously had to mention his proximity to the city of Philadelphia and its teams, particularly the Eagles, who were unlucky Super Bowl finalists that year. He also recalled that his wife and First Lady, Jill Biden, had strong athletic ties.
“I have to be careful with my words today [lundi]. I married a girl from Philadelphia who is an avid Eagles fan. Luckily, she’s just across the ocean right now, he said, before returning to the penalty imposed on cornerback James Bradberry that allowed the Chiefs to score a field goal in the dying seconds of the final final. I had a tough evening because of the end of the game.”