Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker is standing by his controversial commencement speech at Benedictine College, where he criticized President Joe Biden, abortion, Covid handling, and gender ideologies. Despite facing backlash from critics, including the L.A. Chargers and Serena Williams, Butker stated that he was intentional with his words and stands behind them. He emphasized that he spoke from a place of love and faith as a Catholic, not to attack or put others down. Butker indicated that he views the offseason as a time to represent himself as a faithful Catholic, while focusing on football during the season. He expressed no regrets about his speech and defended his right to share his beliefs boldly. Butker highlighted the unity within the Chiefs team despite their diverse backgrounds, with teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce supporting him while not necessarily agreeing with his views. He stated that he is inspired by those who state their opinions boldly and believes in preaching what he thinks will make the world a better place, even if not everyone agrees. Overall, Butker remains steadfast in his convictions and commitment to speaking his truth.
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Butker champions Benedictine College commencement speech
