Chiefs’ Travis Kelce admits to distracting Biden for podium moment, reveals what he really wanted to say
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Patrick Mahomes is a two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback, but the reigning league MVP did a pretty good job at playing secondary when he intercepted tight end Travis Kelce from giving an unplanned speech during the Kansas City Chiefs visit to the White House on Monday.
During an episode of the "New Heights" podcast on Thursday, Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce called out his brother’s apparently obvious move in trying to distract President Biden so he could say something at the president’s podium.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, left, and tight end Travis Kelce present President Biden with a team jersey at the White House on June 5, 2023 in Washington, D.C. The Chiefs are the 2023 Super Bowl champions. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
"It was the oldest trick in the book and Joe fell for it," Jason said with a laugh. "I mean come on."
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After posing for a picture with Biden and Mahomes, a White House staffer can be heard suggesting that they next pose for a group picture. That was when Kelce can be heard saying: "Stay right there, though," as he walks over to the podium.
Mahomes, however, was quick to act.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, left, and tight end Travis Kelce present President Biden with a team jersey at the White House on June 5, 2023 in Washington, D.C. The Chiefs are the 2023 Super Bowl champions. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
"Pat knew right away when you pointed, he was like ‘There ain’t nothing over there. This is a flanking move if I know – I know Travis and he’s a flanker,’"