Harrison Butker defends Benedictine College commencement speech

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Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker is defending his commencement speech at Benedictine College, which criticized President Biden’s stance on abortion, the handling of the Covid pandemic, and Catholic leaders promoting dangerous gender ideologies. Speaking at the Chiefs’ training camp, Butker stated, “I was very intentional with what I said, and I stand behind what I said.” He said that his message came “from a place of love” rather than to attack or put people down. The speech, delivered at the private Catholic college in May, sparked backlash from critics, including the Los Angeles Chargers and Serena Williams. Despite the controversy, Butker remains unapologetic, saying, “I’ve consciously made this decision and do not regret it.” He also noted the importance of unity within his team, despite differing beliefs, and his commitment to sharing his views off the field.