CA professor says being a Swift fan is 'slightly racist,' Chiefs winning Super Bowl is a 'white supremacist conspiracy'



A California professor suggested that it might be racist to be a Taylor Swift fan. The professor, who is no stranger to controversy, made the suggestion after the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory over the San Francisco 49ers, according to the New York Post.

Melina Abdullah is a professor of Pan-African Studies at California State University, Los Angeles. She decided to take her views about Taylor Swift to X after the Super Bowl, where she wrote: "Why do I feel like it’s slightly racist to be a Taylor Swift fan?”

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When another X user claimed "everything is racist," Abdullah simply replied, "Indeed!"

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According to Abdullah's X bio, she is a "Professor of Pan-African Studies at Cal State LA, #BlackLivesMatter organizer, Pan-Africanist, Hip Hop scholar, daughter of God, womanist, truth-teller, mama." The New York Post also noted that she is a co-founder of the Black Lives Matter's Los Angeles chapter.

When another X user asked Abdullah to clarify what she meant by her original post, she said: “I said FEEL, not think. Kind of like that feeling I get when there are too many American flags.”

Not long after, she followed up her original post with a second one, which read: “Why do I feel like this was some right-wing, white-supremacist conspiracy?!?! Booooooo!!!! #SuperBowl.”

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However, this is not the first time Abdullah has made questionable statements online. In 2022, she said no white people were welcome to Juneteenth celebrations. She wrote: “Attention white people… Please don’t ask if you can come to the cookout… #Juneteenth is freedom day for Black folks."

“It should be #Reparations day for white folks.”

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The Post reported that in 2021, Abdullah tried to defend Jussie Smollet after he was found guilty of staging a fake hate crime.

“In our commitment to abolition, we can never believe police, especially the Chicago Police Department (CPD) over Jussie Smollett, a Black man who has been courageously present, visible, and vocal in the struggle for Black freedom. While policing at-large is an irredeemable institution, CPD is notorious for its long and deep history of corruption, racism, and brutality."

Smollet claimed that he was attacked by two white men screaming, "This is MAGA country," in the middle of the night in Chicago. The incident was claimed to have taken place in 2019. But in December 2021, Smollet was found guilty of falsely reporting a hate crime.

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Deadspin vilified a young Chiefs fan over face paint. The boy just did his painted victory dance in person at the Super Bowl.



Deadspin vilified a 9-year-old Kansas City Chiefs fan last year for wearing face paint to a game. The article, penned by Deadspin senior writer Carron Phillips, alleged the boy "found a way to hate Black people and Native Americans at the same time."

The family of the traduced child filed a lawsuit against Deadspin last week. Fortunately, the boy did not have to wait until the suit's resolution for a major win.

Holden Armenta donned more paint and feathers to support his team Sunday and watched them beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in person at Super Bowl LVIII.

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According to the Washington Examiner, a group led by Patriots Prayer host Eddie Smith along with "Skin in the Game" co-hosts Maurice — known online as the Native Patriot — and Anthony Chavez raised over $11,000 to send Armenta to the big game.

Their GiveSendGo campaign noted, "We believe in supporting Holden's Superbowl [sic] dream to counteract the unjust treatment he received from the media. Our goal is to send Holden to the Superbowl, allowing him to experience the joy of being a dedicated Chiefs fan without the shadow of false accusations."

Maurice told the Examiner, "Just the demonization that that kid went through and that family went through. I wanted to turn something dark into something light for them, so that way he can go back out there and basically get a second shot."

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Blaze News previously reported that Holden Armenta was smeared by Deadspin's Carron Phillips after wearing an Indian headdress to a November 2023 game between the Chiefs and the Las Vegas Raiders.

The original article — which has since been partially revised but nevertheless maintains its initial argument — was entitled, "The NFL needs to speak out against the Kansas City Chiefs fan in Black face, Native headdress."

Holden Armenta, a child of Chumash Indian heritage, had dared to wear his favorite team's colors to the Chiefs-Raiders game on Nov. 26. Extra to his jersey and an Indian headdress, he painted one side of his face red and the other side black.

The Deadspin article featured an image of the child in profile such that only the black-painted side of his face could be seen.

Phillips' article started off weighed down with presumptions: "It takes a lot to disrespect two groups of people at once. But on Sunday afternoon in Las Vegas, a Kansas City Chiefs fan found a way to hate Black people and the Native Americans at the same time."

Phillips exploited this false narrative to suggest that "this is what happens when you ban books, stand against Critical Race Theory, and try to erase centuries of hate. You give future generations the ammunition they need to evolve and create racism better than before."

In addition to slamming the child, Phillips, who still writes for Deadspin, insinuated that Holden Armenta's family "taught" the boy to hate black people and Indians.

When critics lashed out at Phillips and Deadspin over their hit piece targeting a child, Phillips doubled down, accusing his critics of being racist as well.

The family filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of the State of Delaware on Feb. 6 seeking damages and a "narrowly-tailored injunction" prohibiting the republication of any statement or image found by the jury to be false and defamatory.

The suit stressed that the hit piece "maliciously and wantonly" attacked "a nine-year-old boy and his parents for Phillips' own race-drenched political agenda."

A race-obsessive writer evidently couldn't hold Holden Armenta down.

Footage shows the boy decked out in his Indian war paint and headdress leaving a Nevada hotel with his father for the game. In addition to showing off his ceremonial touchdown dance, Holden also demonstrated his practiced tomahawk chop.

Shannon Armenta, the boy's mother, indicated in a pregame video, "We are so grateful to everyone who has supported our family. It means the world to us, so thank you.

Eddie Smith said, "On to the next one, guys. This is just one victory in many."

Skin in the game live holden going to the Super Bowl https://t.co/XMINB40cTE
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The Native Patriot wrote in a Sunday afternoon post to X, "I feel blessed and honored to be part of this movement. We have taken a dark smear against a child and turned it into something incredible! ... I believe this is a huge win against cancel culture, and against the dark side of the media that only wishes to destroy, smear, and defame."

My immediate reaction to this.\n\n I feel blessed and honored to be a part of this movement. We have taken a dark smear against a child and turned it into something incredible! \n\n The Armenta\u2019s are amazing people. I\u2019m blessed to have met them. \n\n Every one that took a part\u2026
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NFL fans deeply divided over black national anthem being performed at Super Bowl: 'America only has one national anthem'



For the third straight year, the black national anthem was performed at the Super Bowl. NFL fans were deeply divided on whether it was appropriate to perform the black national anthem before Super Bowl 57.

Before the Philadelphia Eagles took on the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium in Arizona, 10-time Academy of Country Music award-winner Chris Stapleton sang the national anthem. Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds – a 12-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist, songwriter, and producer – sang "America the Beautiful."

Emmy-winning actress and singer Sheryl Lee Ralph sang "Lift Every Voice and Sing," which was designated as the "black national anthem" in 1917 by the NAACP.

\u201c.@thesherylralph performs "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at the #SuperBowl\u201d
— The Hollywood Reporter (@The Hollywood Reporter) 1676244334

Reactions on Twitter show NFL fans were staunchly opposed and vehemently supportive of the black national anthem being performed at Super Bowl LVII.

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.): "America only has ONE NATIONAL ANTHEM. Why is the NFL trying to divide us by playing multiple!? Do football, not wokeness."

TheBlaze contributor Delano Squires: "I grew up singing 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' during assembly in my all-black elementary school. We also sang the Star Spangled Banner and said the pledge. It’s a beautiful hymn, but I feel like it’s being used by people who think we need a new founding (1619), flag, and anthem."

Political pundit CJ Pearson: "The National Anthem is for EVERY American. What’s the purpose of a black one? Super Bowl Sunday should UNITE America, not divide it by race. It’s not the 1960s."

TheBlaze contributor T.J. Moe: "Thank God we played the 'blacknational anthem.' Nothing screams unity like separating everything."

Police officer and podcast host Zeek Arkham: "My 'black' National Anthem is the same anthem I've been singing since I was a child. The same one children of all races have been singing. My National Anthem never needed a color. Do they want racism to die, or do they want to keep finding ways to divide us all?"

Former GOP candidate Lavern Spicer: "The BlackNational Anthem is the Star Spangled Banner. The White National Anthem is the Star Spangled Banner. The Mixed National Anthem is the Star Spangled Banner. If you live in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, your National Anthem is the Star Spangled Banner."

Commentator Matt Walsh: "No other country on Earth is ridiculous enough to permit different racial groups to perform their own national anthems before major events."

Actor Kevin Sorbo: "The @NFL is going to play a black national anthem before the Super Bowl. Seems racist and divisive."

Radio host Gerry Callahan: "The 'Black National Anthem' could be the single best example of corporate cowardice and shameless pandering in American history. You have one national anthem or no national anthem. Roger Goodell is pathetic."

Students for Trump founder Ryan Fournier: "There is no Blacknational anthem. There is no White national anthem. There is no Hispanic national anthem. There is only THE National Anthem. God Bless America!"

Former GOP candidate James Bradley: "Having a black national anthem is just another way that Democrats keep us divided."

Political commentator Jack Posobiec: "The only thing that can unite America forever is creating separate national anthems for each different ethnic groups. I demand each one be played before every game Especially the Super Bowl."

There were people who supported the black national anthem being played at the Super Bowl.

Republican strategist Paris Dennard: "'Lift Every Voice and Sing' was a poem written by Republican, James Weldon Johnson in 1900. His brother put it to music and it was first performed by children at Johnson’s segregated FL elementary school to celebrate Pres. Abraham Lincoln’s birthday – which is today."

Forbes writer Exavier Pope: "It’s informally called the Black National Anthem, but that’s not the name of the song & when the song is referenced by Black people, we use the formal title of the song. Also, to refuse the song is to dismiss its origin, history, it’s lineage, & all the reasons it STILL matters."

Journalist Skylar Baker-Jordan: "'Lift Every Voice and Sing' has been called the Black national anthem for longer than 'The Star-Spangled Banner' has been the U.S. national anthem. This tweet is for all the conservatives currently or about to lose their s**t over a song praising God and freedom."

Public education activist Mitchell Robinson: "Please add 'Black national anthem' to pronouns, books, schools, LGBTQ folks, and the other harmless things that frighten conservatives."

Screenwriter Matt Mikalatos: "What's especially baffling to me is Christians complaining about a hymn playing before the Super Bowl. Maybe they should reflect on the lyrics."

\u201c"Lift Every Voice and Sing" (the "Black National Anthem") has been playing before *every* NFL game this season. \n\nWhat's especially baffling to me is Christians complaining about a hymn playing before the Super Bowl. Maybe they should reflect on the lyrics.\u201d
— Matt Mikalatos (@Matt Mikalatos) 1676219693

A previously recorded version of the black national anthem sung by Alicia Keys was played at Super Bowl LV in 2021. Gospel duo Mary Mary and Youth Orchestra performed "Lift Every Voice and Sing" during Super Bowl LVI in 2022.

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Celebrations fast turn into injuries as Eagles fans come crashing down



Philadelphia Eagles fans took to the streets Sunday to celebrate their team's decisive NFC Championship victory against the San Francisco 49ers. For a handful of die-hard fans, the only thing evidently capable of bringing down the mood was gravity.

The city's Mayor Jim Kenney cautioned Eagles fans to "celebrate joyously, safely, and respectfully and show the same love we have for our team to our city. Go Birds!"

Roads in downtown Philadelphia were shut down for the anticipated post-win revelry from 8th through 20th streets and from Race to Lombardy streets. Inside the designated traffic box flowed a sea of green-clad celebrants, many chanting, "Fly, Eagles, fly."

While most people were apparently to remain grounded, some sought out a better view. Over a dozen fans mounted a SEPTA bus stop near South Broad Street, close to city hall. These Birds fans did not last long in their newfound glass roost.

The moment the structure gave under the weight of the fans was caught on tape, along with reactions from onlookers.

A woman can be heard crying out, "Oh my God," while a male bystander says, "I told you."

\u201cThe streets are wild (via ig/janine_ray)\u201d
— Barstool Philly (@Barstool Philly) 1675036920

The Daily Mail indicated that there were "multiple injuries" resulting from the bus stop breakthrough.

Following the Eagles' Super Bowl victory in 2018, a similar incident occurred when a rabble brought down the awning outside the Ritz Carlton hotel in the city's downtown.

After the collapse of the awning, which also resulted in injuries, a number of Eagles fans ran off with the debris, reported Global News.

\u201cCelebrating #Eagles fans brought down awning outside Philadelphia's Ritz Carlton hotel after last night's historic #SuperBowl win.\u201d
— NBC News (@NBC News) 1517824945

Police greased the poles all over downtown Philadelphia in advance of Sunday night's celebrations.

Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw told CBS3 that "the greased poles are not an invitation for some personal challenge or reality TV competition."

Notwithstanding the commissioner's clarification, some Eagles fans took it upon themselves to scale poles across the city:

\u201cPhiladelphia has learned to make its traffic lights strong enough to hold a capacity of at least 7 people. \u2066@FOX29philly\u2069\u201d
— Steve Keeley (@Steve Keeley) 1675040076

As fans began to spill out of the traffic box and reportedly became "intense," police in riot gear intervened and began dispersing the crowds.

\u201cPolice are now in riot gear and are now trying to disperse the chaos crowed\u201d
— R A W S A L E R T S (@R A W S A L E R T S) 1675043482

Commissioner Outlaw said of the win and general atmosphere in the city, "There's nothing like a sporting event to bring everyone from all walks of life together for one common goal. ... We've been through a lot in the last few years and I think this is really, really great to be able to come together."

The Eagles will play the Kansas City Chiefs at State Farm Stadium on Feb. 12 in Glendale, Arizona.

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Super Bowl MVP gives glory to God, shares stunning reason he never lost faith on his team's path to victory



Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp concluded a historic season Sunday night by catching a go-ahead touchdown with 1:25 remaining to propel his team to a 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI.

The star wideout caught eight passes for 92 yards and two touchdowns in the game — and rushed the ball for seven yards on a pivotal fourth-and-one conversion on the team's final drive. He was named the game's most valuable player for his performance.

On the victory podium after the game, Kupp, an outspoken Christian, used the sport's biggest stage to thank his teammates and give glory to God.

\u201cI don\u2019t feel deserving of this. God is just so good.\u201d\n\nCooper Kupp \u2014 what a yearpic.twitter.com/K0PAhqgQN3
— Jason Romano (@Jason Romano) 1644810628

"I don’t know, I don’t feel deserving of this. God is just so good. I’m just so thankful for the guys I get to be around, for the coaches, for my family," he said.

Later, when speaking with reporters during the postgame press conference, Kupp offered more detail on why he never lost confidence even as the team trailed in the second half.

He shared a vision he said God revealed to him three years ago as he was walking off the field following the Rams' loss to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII. He had been unable to play in that game due to a torn ACL but said his faith led him to believe that he would get another chance at victory.

\u201cThere was just this vision that God revealed to me\u2026\u201d\n\nAfter winning Super Bowl MVP, Cooper Kupp reveals a vision he received from God three years ago after the Rams lost Super Bowl LIII.\n\n@CooperKupp @RamsNFL #SuperBowl \nhttps://sportsspectrum.com/sport/football/2022/02/13/rams-cooper-kupp-super-bowl-mvp-god-is-good/\u00a0\u2026pic.twitter.com/bZrmjE2cEP
— Sports Spectrum (@Sports Spectrum) 1644814130

"In 2019, we walked off the field that last time after losing to the Patriots. I wasn’t able to be a part of that thing," he said. "But I don’t know what it was, there was just this vision God revealed to me that we were going to come back, we were going to be part of a Super Bowl, we were going to win it, and somehow I was going to walk off the field as the MVP of the game."

Kupp said he kept the vision to himself and his family until Sunday night. But since the start of the playoffs, he believed the script was written.

"I shared that with my wife because I couldn’t tell anyone else obviously what that was, but from the moment this postseason started, there was just a belief every game that it was written already," he said. "It was written already and I just got to play free knowing that I got to play from victory, not for victory. I got to play in a place where I was validated not from anything that happened on the field but because of my worth in God and my Father."

Kupp, who won Offensive Player of the Year last week for his accomplishments, had one of the best statistical years in NFL history for a wide receiver.

Cooper Kupp's full season (21 games): \n\n* 178 catches, 2,425 yards, 22 TD\n* NFL regular season receiving triple crown\n* Unanimous All-Pro\n* Most catches in a single postseason (33)\n* NFL Offensive Player of the Year\n* Super Bowl MVP\n\nOne of the greatest individual seasons ever.
— Field Yates (@Field Yates) 1644809142

According to Sports Spectrum, earlier in the week, the 28-year-old superstar described how his faith in Christ allows him to compete at the highest level each and every day.

"I think the thing that He has taught me is that you will find that you are most fulfilled, you will find the most joy when you are rooted in your purpose, and specifically rooted in His purpose for you,” Kupp said. "That, to me, has been one of the best things about this year."

"My motivation coming in every single day is to run the race in such a way as to honor God and the passions and the talents that He’s given me," he added. "When I’m rooted in that, I am in a great place. I am able to play freely."

(H/T: Sports Spectrum)

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Eminem reportedly defies NFL's no-kneeling order by taking a knee during Super Bowl halftime show



Rapper Eminem took a knee during Sunday night's Super Bowl halftime show, despite reports that the NFL asked him to avoid doing so.

What are the details?

Eminem — real name Marshall Mathers — took a knee during Sunday's Super Bowl LVI halftime performance in defiance of the NFL's wishes, according to reports.

Ahead of the performance, which included legendary rappers Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and 50 Cent and R&B hitmaker Mary J. Blige, the NFL was said to have told Mathers to avoid kneeling so as to waylay a "divisive culture war moment."

Toward the end of Mathers' segment, he performed 2002's "Lose Yourself" and concluded with its chorus:

You better lose yourself in the music, the moment/ You own it, you better never let it go/ You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow/ This opportunity comes once in a lifetime

At the chorus's conclusion, Mathers put his hand to his head and dropped to one knee and remained there, unmoving, as the crowd went wild.

The rapper in 2017 lauded NFL quarterback turned activist Colin Kaepernick, who helped to usher in kneeling protests during NFL games, and in his song "Untouchable," Mathers rapped, "Somebody has to be the sacrificial lamb/ So they call it a Kaepernick tantrum/ If you don't stand for the national anthem/We raise it, you better praise it."

Eminem kneeling #SuperBowl #SuperBowlLVIpic.twitter.com/lC7c1KxA3s
— a (@a) 1644802436

What else?

On Monday, Fox News reported that the NFL was "aware" that the rapper planned to kneel during the performance.

"That report was erroneous," a NFL spokesperson Brian the outlet. "We watched all elements of the show during multiple rehearsals this week and were aware that Eminem was going to do that."

The denial came just one day before reports alleged that NFL brass told Mathers under no circumstances was he permitted to kneel during his performance.

Ahead of the big game, Consequence reported that the league nixed "several elements of the show," including Mathers' request to kneel.

"The NFL also rejected an outfit that [rapper] Snoop Dogg was set to wear due to possible gang ties, and flagged [rapper] Dr. Dre’s lyric from 'Still D.R.E.,' which includes the line 'still not loving police,'" the outlet added.

Despite mask mandate for the Super Bowl, numerous celebrities caught maskless at SoFi Stadium



In order to attend Super Bowl LVI, attendees need to wear a face mask at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California. However, photos and videos show numerous celebrities blatantly not wearing masks while enjoying the Super Bowl.

The official NFL website states:

Fans will be required to comply with all LA County COVID-19 health and safety protocols to enter the Super Bowl LVI campus at SoFi Stadium. Updated protocols include, but are not limited to, a mandatory mask requirement INSIDE THE STADIUM for EVERYONE over 2 years of age regardless of vaccination status.

The Los Angeles County Public Health website states:

Mega Events are higher risk for COVID-19 transmission because the attendees are spending long periods of time physically close to large numbers of people they don't usually interact with, thereby increasing the risk that respiratory particles will be transmitted between attendees and participants if someone present is infected. Places that serve food and beverages indoors are also higher risk because persons are indoors for an extended period of time and may remove their masks when they eat or drink. It is strongly recommended that event operators serve food and beverages only in designated dining areas.

The site adds:

All persons attending indoor and outdoor Mega Events are required to wear masks, regardless of vaccination status, at the event, except while actively eating and drinking in designated areas. Attendees must also wear masks at outdoor events when they enter indoor areas, such as restrooms, restaurants, retail shops, concourses, or concession stands, even if the event is not large enough to be considered a Mega Event. Masks must be worn except when customers are actively eating and drinking. When actively eating and drinking indoors or at outdoor Mega Events, customers must be seated or positioned at a table, counter, or other stationary location. “Actively eating or drinking” refers to the limited time during which the mask can be briefly removed to eat or drink, after which it must be immediately put back on. The customer must wear a mask whenever they are not actively eating or drinking, such as when they are waiting to be served, between courses or drinks, or while seated after finishing the food or drink.

Despite the mask mandate, there is no shortage of photos of celebrities not wearing masks while not appearing to be eating or drinking.

The NBC broadcast highlighted celebrities attending the 2022 Super Bowl, which exposed several celebrities not wearing face masks including NBA star LeBron James, basketball legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson, actress Charlize Theron, actor Mark Wahlberg, actor Sean Penn, and actor Matt Damon.

LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Charlize Theron, Mark Wahlberg, Sean Penn and Matt Damon at #SuperBowl LVI in Los Angeles.pic.twitter.com/1GHWppulRQ
— The Recount (@The Recount) 1644793014

Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres shared a photo of her maskless at the Super Bowl.


Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti – who previously said he held his breath to avoid catching COVID-19 while breaking mask mandates – was reportedly unmasked at the Super Bowl.

Here\u2019s LA\u2019s lying mayor @ericgarcetti not wearing a mask. Again. Will he claim he was holding his breath again?pic.twitter.com/qwjgHNlvrA
— Clay Travis (@Clay Travis) 1644800659

Cincinnati Mayor ⁦Aftab Pureval⁩ was allegedly in SoFi Stadium without a mask.

Cincinnati Mayor \u2066@AftabPureval\u2069 in the house \u2066@SoFiStadium\u2069. He\u2019s sporting a custom \u2066@ImBlaCkOWned\u2069 jacket. He\u2019s Cincinnati\u2019s 70th mayor. #superbowl2022 #bengals \u2066@Enquirer\u2069pic.twitter.com/3wRz75oDre
— Sharon Coolidge (@Sharon Coolidge) 1644794749

Other celebrities seen violating the mask mandate include Kanye West, Drake, The Weekend, Martha Stewart, Tracy Morgan, Justin Bieber, Hailey Baldwin, Draymond Green, Kevin Hart, Adam DeVine, Devin Booker, Issa Rae, and Chris Tucker.












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White House: Tampa Bay Buccaneers are invited to visit when it's 'COVID safe'



The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be invited to the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl victory eventually, at some point in the future, when, hopefully, maybe, the White House will be "COVID-19 safe," but no one really knows when that will be.

White House press secretary Jen Psaki said as much Monday when she announced that the champions of Super Bowl LV will be invited to the White House, as well as the 2020 NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers.

"Very exciting, the outcome of the Super Bowl, I guess, if you're a fan of the Buccaneers," Psaki told reporters at the daily WH press briefing.

"But we will be inviting – I don't have an update if it's happened yet – but I do have an update that we look forward to inviting the Buccaneers, as well as the 2020 NBA champions, the Lakers, to the White House when it is COVID safe, but I don't know when that will take place yet."

#SUPERBOWL:Jen Psaki: “Very exciting the outcome of the Super Bowl, I guess, if you’re a fan of the Buccaneers.” https://t.co/0dV3U41ciz
— Forbes (@Forbes)1612807648.0

Future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady led the Buccaneers to a resounding victory over the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, defeating them 31-9 and earning his seventh Super Bowl ring. The Buccaneers also made NFL history as the first-ever team to host and win a Super Bowl in their own city.

It's unclear what Psaki meant by the White House being "COVID safe." If she was referring to enforcing proper social distancing protocols, then it will be up to the White House staff to determine what's appropriate for mask-wearing, sanitization, and other virus safety measures.

If by "COVID safe," however, Psaki meant when things begin to return to normal, when for example the government determines there is no need to wear masks, that could be much longer.

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director and top White House health adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci on Monday said that if an estimated 70%-85% of the American people are vaccinated against the virus to "a degree of herd immunity," then it might be time for the government to roll back coronavirus health restrictions.

Asked for a time frame on when that might happen by Fox News anchor Bret Baier, Fauci guessed that "if everything falls into the right place and we get this under control, it is conceivable that you might be able to pull back a bit on some of the public health measures as we get into the late fall of this year."

"But there's no guarantee of that," Fauci added.

Dr. Fauci moving those goalposts again: Masks can come off when the virus "is not a threat at all."Timeframe is… https://t.co/uMkoKY5afu
— Scott Morefield (@Scott Morefield)1612826641.0