The Kansas City Chiefs offseason has been anything but quiet, with off-field drama overshadowing football headlines.
One of the biggest stories continues to be pop superstar Taylor Swift, whose presence at games has sparked debate among fans. However, a new controversy has fans fuming- not about her relationship with Travis Kelce but about her alleged disregard for environmental concerns.
A viral TikTok video by user @nikalas.vr claims Swift set a world record for the shortest private jet flight- just 40 seconds over a four-mile distance. The clip, which simulates the flight, highlights the environmental impact of such short trips, with the creator even suggesting, “She’s almost losing time by taking this flight; it’s almost like they’re trying to ruin the environment.”
Fans who once praised Swift for addressing climate change now question her credibility.
Taylor Swift's 40 second flight
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) March 16, 2025
[🎞️ theblendingspot]pic.twitter.com/Xq5RhJknvf
Backlash From Kansas City Chiefs Fans
Many Chiefs fans quickly criticized Taylor Swift, expressing outrage over what they see as hypocrisy. Social media erupted with comments calling the move “blatant disrespect” and “privilege at its worst.”
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One fan wrote, “Ok this seems ridiculous , but how much distance was travelled in that 40seconds to make that worth while?”
Ok this seems ridiculous , but how much distance was travelled in that 40seconds to make that worth while?😮
— The PFPs (@ThePenisFrens) March 16, 2025
There has to be an explanation?🤔🤷♂️
Others called for accountability, “Did this flight really happen for her? If so. I never want to hear her mention one word about the environment. I don’t anyway to be honest.”
Did this flight really happen for her?
— TheMekon_Venus (@TheMekon_Venus) March 16, 2025
If so. I never want to hear her mention one word about the environment.
I don’t anyway to be honest.
Another fan commented, “Almost accurate. That’s not the correct traffic pattern for KSMO”
Almost accurate. That’s not the correct traffic pattern for KSMO
— MM (@mailboxmoneylax) March 16, 2025
However, not everyone is convinced the flight was hers. Business Insider reported that some of Taylor Swift’s private jet trips may have been taken by others on her team. Her representatives have also maintained that she offsets her carbon footprint, though critics remain skeptical, given past corporate greenwashing scandals.
This latest incident only adds to the polarizing debate around Swift’s involvement with the Chiefs. While some fans embrace her presence at games, others argue she has become an unnecessary distraction. With the team already under intense scrutiny this offseason, this controversy only fuels the fire.
For now, Swift has yet to comment on the claims. But whether she took the flight or not, the backlash from Chiefs fans suggests that, at least in Kansas City, patience with off-field distractions is wearing thin.
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