Did Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift attend a "No Kings Day" protest and is there a photo to prove it? No, that's not true: A viral story about the appearance of the pair was illustrated with a photo generated with artificial intelligence. The story also mentioned social media posts by the couple that they didn't actually make and there were no news media reports about them attending.
The viral article (archived here) making the claim was published on June 16, 2025 on a website named "USAmidia". It was titled "Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Join 'No Kings Day' Rally, Igniting Passionate Support for Equality Movement - USAmidia" which opened:
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Stun Fans with Surprise Appearance at 'No Kings Day' Protest
June 15, 2025 - In a moment that left fans and onlookers alike in awe, global superstar Taylor Swift and NFL icon Travis Kelce made an unexpected appearance at the 'No Kings Day' protest in Los Angeles yesterday, joining thousands of activists in a powerful display of solidarity. The couple, known for their high-profile romance and individual achievements, took to the streets to support the grassroots movement advocating for social justice, equality, and systemic change.
It was illustrated using this photo:
(Image: screenshot from usamidia.com)
AI detection tool Hive said it was 99.9% likely the image was generated using AI.
The distorted writing on the sign behind Swift's head is another clue the image is not genuine.
The story also mentioned social media posts by Kelce and Swift:
The couple has yet to release an official statement about their participation, but Swift posted a simple message on her Instagram story late Saturday night: a photo of the 'No Kings Day' crowd with the caption, "Together, we rise." Kelce, known for his playful social media presence, shared a video of the march on X with the comment, "No Kings, just us. Let's go."
In reality, a search of Kelce's X account (archived here) reveals no such message and Swift's most recent post (archived here) dates back to May 30, 2025.
A Google News search for news coverage containing the phrases "Travis Kelce", "Taylor Swift" and "no kings" returned no articles mentioning their presence (archived here).
