Patrick Mahomes blocks Travis Kelce from speaking at podium during Chiefs' White House visit

Travis Kelce saw an opportunity to address the nation during the Kansas City Chiefs’ trip to the White House Monday, on the heels of their Super Bowl LVII victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.

His quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, had other plans. Rather than risk a “loose cannon” moment from the tight end in front of President Joe Biden and co., Mahomes stepped in to stop it.

Travis Kelce wanted to get on the mic at the White House….

Patrick Mahomes got him outta there 😂😂pic.twitter.com/gsCi1ygsnd

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) June 5, 2023

“Sorry, sorry,” Mahomes said as he escorted Kelce away from the microphone.

Monday was Kansas City’s first ever visit to the White House, despite being three-time Super Bowl champions. Visits to the White House hadn’t become commonplace when the Chiefs won Super Bowl IV, while the COVID-19 pandemic prevented Kansas City from making the visit after raising the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LIV.

Biden praised the Chiefs for their performance both on and off the football field.

“Most important, as much as these guys know about football, they know about life and how to use their platform to make a difference,” Biden said during the South Lawn ceremony, via CNN. “Speaking out for racial justice, honoring veterans as you do, supporting tutors and mentors for local schools – this is an organization that emphasizes community service and encourages players to create their own charitable organizations, which many have done, and it matters. You’re showing the power of one of the most elusive things in the world: Unity.”

President Biden heaps praise on Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes

As for that Mahomes guy, like the rest of those who watch him every game day, Biden is just as blown away from his rise to the best quarterback in the NFL.

“You got a young quarterback named Patrick – boy can play, man,” Biden said. “Two-time MVP, comeback king, the only player in history with a winning record when down by 10 points or more. We saw him play with that high ankle sprain – another legendary chapter in the story of one of the greatest quarterbacks of his generation, and I predict of any generation.”

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid enjoyed himself — as well as the food — at the event.

“We’re really gracious being here, and thankful for all that the White House staff did for us, along with the president – he was phenomenal,” Reid said. “He took us, gave us a couple of personal talks there, and he was tremendous with it. And the one thing – it doesn’t really, the one thing I want to say, it doesn’t matter whether you’re a Democrat or Republican or independent, it’s about the unity and the opportunity to come together here as the United States and be a part of that.”