Travis Kelce said the Secret Service said they were 'authorized’ to tase him
Travis Kelce finally got his chance at the president’s podium last week when the Kansas City Chiefs visited the White House on Friday, but the veteran tight end revealed on Wednesday that the Secret Service had issued him a stern warning before the day’s events.
Speaking with brother and former Philadelphia Eagles center, Jason Kelce, on the "New Heights" podcast, Travis revealed that after last year’s incident, which included his showing up to the White House without a valid form of identification, members of the Secret Service weren’t particularly fond of him.
President Biden greets Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce following an event on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Biden hosted the Chiefs to honor their latest Super Bowl win. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
"The Secret Service that’s all over the White House, they weren’t too happy with me. They weren’t too happy with me on my second time visiting," he recalled with a laugh.
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"I caught s--- for that… I made sure because of what happened last year and how embarrassed I was for going to the White House with an expired ID, I made sure that I brought my passport this time."
Despite showing up prepared for his champion's visit, Travis explained that he had to have a word with the Secret Service to avoid any similar stunts to last year.
"When I walked in, we had four or five Secret Service members come up to me and tell me, ‘You know if you go up to that podium, we’re authorized to tase you,’" he related.
President Biden greets Travis Kelce after an event on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Friday. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Despite the warning, President Biden did in fact give Travis his moment at the podium, which he kept short because of the warning.
"Well, you nailed it," Jason added.
The Chiefs are eyeing a three-peat this season, and if successful, their fans can expect to see No. 87 back up on stage.
President Biden invites Travis Kelce to speak during an event on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Also pictured are quarterback Patrick Mahomes, right, and head coach Andy Reid, left. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
"It’s always an honor to go to the White House," Travis said Wednesday.
"Any time that I get a chance to get recognized by the president of the United States and get to go with my teammates and a group of men and women that I had success with to the point where we get to get acknowledged, I’m doing it every single time no matter who’s up there at the helm, no matter what’s going on in this world. I think it’s just such a cool opportunity."
The Secret Service also appeared to warm up to Travis this year, giving him a Secret Service pin and a challenge coin.
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Paulina Dedaj is a Sports Reporter for Fox News Digital.
