Chiefs’ Harrison Butker says he has ‘nothing to apologize for’ when asked about speech blowback

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker faced backlash for his commencement speech at Benedictine College in the offseason, where he urged female graduates to embrace being a homemaker and criticized the LGBTQ community and President Biden’s stance on abortion. Despite the controversy, Butker remained steadfast in his beliefs, stating that he had “nothing to apologize for.”
As the season progressed, the uproar surrounding Butker’s speech subsided, allowing him to focus on his performance on the field. In the AFC Championship game, Butker stepped up to nail the go-ahead field goal that propelled the Chiefs into Super Bowl LIX.
During Super Bowl LIX’s opening night in New Orleans, Butker addressed the speech, stating that it sparked important conversations among his teammates. He emphasized that while they may have different opinions, they all respected each other in the locker room.
Despite facing scrutiny, Butker remained unapologetic for his beliefs. When asked an inappropriate question about his views on the LGBTQ community during the Super Bowl festivities, he gracefully redirected the conversation back to the game.
As the Chiefs prepare to face off against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, Butker’s performance will once again be crucial. Last year, he played a pivotal role in the team’s victory over the San Francisco 49ers, setting a Super Bowl record with a 57-yard field goal and delivering the game-tying kick in overtime.
Fans can catch all the action of Super Bowl LIX, streamed on Tubi. With Butker’s unwavering determination and skill on the field, the Chiefs are poised for another thrilling showdown on football’s biggest stage.