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Chiefs' kicker Harrison Butker sparks controversy with commencement speech
Speech at Benedictine College includes criticism of LGBTQ rights and President Biden
Butker's comments draw mixed reactions
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has sparked controversy with a speech he gave at Benedictine College's 2024 commencement ceremony.
In the speech, Butker railed against LGBTQ rights diversity initiatives and President Joe Biden. His comments have drawn mixed reactions, with some commentators calling the speech "divisive" and others defending Butker's right to express his views.
Butker is a 28-year-old kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs. The 2017 seventh-round pick out of Georgia Tech has become one of the NFL's most accurate kickers.
Butker's speech was met with both applause and boos from the audience. Some students walked out of the ceremony in protest.
In a statement, Benedictine College said that it "respects the right of all individuals to express their views" but does not endorse the views expressed by Butker.
Butker's speech comes at a time when the NFL is facing increasing pressure to address social justice issues. In recent years, several NFL players have spoken out against police brutality and racial injustice.
It remains to be seen how the NFL will respond to Butker's speech. The league has not yet commented on the matter.
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