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Biden Hails Chiefs as ‘dynasty’ during Team’s Visit

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Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes, left, and tight end Travis Kelce present U.S. President Joe Biden with a Chiefs jersey during Monday’s visit to the White House.

11:20 JST, June 7, 2023

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said the Kansas City Chiefs are “building a dynasty” as he hosted the team at the White House Monday to mark their Super Bowl victory in February.

Speaking on the South Lawn, Biden praised the team for playing with “the real joy of the game and love for each other and the great city you represent.” He also praised the team for their charitable work off the field, saying, “as these guys know about football, they know about life and how to use their platform to make a difference. “

Biden joked that first lady Jill Biden, a “rabid” Philadelphia fan, is still not over the dramatic end to the game, which included a controversial holding penalty against the Eagles that set the Chiefs up for their game-winning field goal. “I have to be careful what I say today,” he said.