Harrison Butker has confidently stood by his decision to express his beliefs during a recent commencement speech at Benedictine College. Despite facing scrutiny for his comments, which included criticism of the current presidential administration and acknowledging the significance of being a homemaker, the Chiefs kicker stated that he has no regrets. He also mentioned that while his comments went viral and garnered a surprising amount of hate, he has also received support in the aftermath.
“It is now, over the past few days, my beliefs or what people think I believe have been the focus of countless discussions around the globe,” Butker said Friday in his first public comments since the speech, via ESPN . “At the outset, many people expressed a shocking level of hate. But as the days went on, even those who disagreed with my viewpoints shared their support for my freedom of religion.”
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Butker added: “It’s a decision I’ve consciously made and one I do not regret at all.”
The NFL has issued a statement regarding Butker’s speech, emphasizing that he spoke in his personal capacity. The league made it clear that his opinions do not represent those of the NFL as a whole.
The Chiefs, including head coach Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes, and Travis Kelce, have responded to Butker’s comments. Reid acknowledged that Butker is entitled to his opinion, highlighting the diversity within the team in terms of areas, religions, and races. He emphasized that despite differing opinions, the team respects everyone’s right to express their views.
Mahomes described Butker as a “good person,” while Kelce stated that he values him as a teammate but “can’t say that I agree with the majority of his speech.”
