Staff Reports
In a shocking move that smells of elitist maneuvering and crony capitalism, the treasured Kansas City Chiefs are jumping ship from the great state of Missouri to shack up in Kansas. A franchise that’s been a Missouri mainstay since 1963, this entire situation reeks of a betrayal that echoes the sort of cultural rot we’ve come to expect from liberal decision-making, which prioritizes dollars over community loyalty.
Governor Mike Kehoe, the Missouri leader tirelessly fighting to keep the Chiefs at the iconic Arrowhead Stadium, has been dealt a gut punch here. Despite his efforts, the Chiefs’ higher-ups, no doubt influenced by the allure of modern glitz and glam from Kansas authorities, are seeking out the newest and shiniest billion-dollar digs. This is the same flashy, short-term thinking that has led to such misguided liberal urban policies in cities across the country.
From The Kansas City Star. @Chiefs will move to Kansas. It will be interesting how @GovMikeKehoe and #moleg will spin this. Missouri, for the first time since 1960 (when the Chicago Cardinals move to St L), will no longer have an NFL team. pic.twitter.com/2PrziHnDGS
— Jon Turner (@JonTurnerEdD) December 22, 2025
Missouri locals are predictably outraged, and rightfully so. Yet here we are watching history repeat itself as Missouri faces the heartbreak of losing an NFL team for the second time in less than two decades. Remember when the Rams bolted for Los Angeles back in 2016? They left for a similar reason—more stadium bucks in a different locale. It’s a trend that hits at the heart of loyalty and community. And when the chips are down, liberal policies seem to favor big money over good people.
Kansas officials are gleefully toasting their victory, eagerly awaiting a shiny new domed stadium and training facilities. But what’s lost among the dollar signs and glass facades is the foundation of pride and passion built by fans in Missouri, reminiscent of the liberal tendency to bury traditional values under layers of new-age fluff. Swanky new facilities don’t guarantee success or replace the heritage that fans cherish.
The Chiefs claim some things won’t change, but the echoes of franchise betrayal linger. What’s next in 2031? Another team uprooting for “greener” pastures? Or worse, will this signal a trend where sports teams shift wherever financial winds blow hardest, leaving fan allegiance to flounder? It’s a grim forecast unless common sense, loyalty, and tradition take back the field.
