Jason Kelce, former Philadelphia Eagles center, sparked a firestorm online after posting a heartfelt Independence Day message celebrating America.
Kelce retired from the NFL in March 2024 after 13 seasons, a career filled with Pro Bowls and a Super Bowl win. On July 4th, he took to Instagram to share his love for the country.
“Man, I love the 4th! One of the great days we all can set aside our differences in this country and enjoy the one thing we all share in common — that we are American!” Kelce wrote. “Cheers to you, oh beautiful America.”
But not everyone agreed. Some users quickly attacked Kelce, calling him “out of touch” and “tone deaf,” especially because the post came the same day President Trump signed the controversial One Big Beautiful Bill.
One commenter fired back: “Set aside differences? One party wants to feed children. The other wants to feed brown people to alligators.”
Others said the bill’s impact made Kelce’s message seem disconnected from the struggles many face. Still, thousands defended him, praising his call for unity and respect.
Kelce hasn’t publicly responded to the backlash, but his post remains visible and widely shared.
This incident highlights how divided America remains, even on a day meant to bring everyone together.
