Chiefs successor Gracie Hunt praised Harrison Butker when asked about the kicker’s controversial comments about women during his commencement speech at Benedictine College over the weekend.
Appearing on “Fox & Friends” on Friday, Steve Doocy asked Hunt about his family’s reaction to the three-time Super Bowl champion’s speech. In her speech, Hunt spoke out about working women and told graduating women to embrace being a “housewife.” Among other things.
“I can only speak from my own experience, and that is that I had the most amazing mother who had the ability to stay home and spend time with us while our children were growing up,” Hunt said. “And I understand that there are a lot of women who can’t make that decision, but I know that in my life it was really formative in shaping me and my brothers.”
Doocy asked, “So, did you understand what he was saying?” Hunt responded, “Of course, I have a lot of respect for Harrison and his Christian faith and what he’s accomplished on and off the field.”
Butker, who is open about his Christian faith, faced backlash after a speech he gave at a Catholic school targeted the LGBTQ+ community and “degenerate cultural values.”
The 28-year-old also quoted lyrics from a song by his “teammate’s girlfriend” Taylor Swift, who is dating Chiefs All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce.
“Congratulations to all the women in attendance today on your outstanding accomplishments,” Butker said from the podium on Saturday. “You should be proud of everything you’ve accomplished so far in your young life. I want to speak to you directly because I think it’s you women who have told the most diabolical lie. is.
“How many of you are sitting here right now, about to pass this stage, thinking about all the promotions and titles you will get in your career? Some of you may keep sending them, but if I had to guess, I’d say most of you are most excited about your marriage and the children you’re bringing into the world,” Buchtner said. he said before praising Isabel. .
“My beautiful wife Isabelle will be the first to say that life really began when she began fulfilling her calling as a wife and mother,” he said, adding that thanks to her he feels “unprecedented.” There is,” he added. She will convert to the faith and become my wife, accepting one of her most important titles: housewife. ”
The NFL released a statement saying Butker’s comments were inconsistent with the league’s values.
“Mr. Harrison Butker gave the speech in his personal capacity.” Jonathan Bean said. Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer of the NFL. “His views are not those of the NFL as an organization. The NFL is steadfast in its commitment to inclusion, which makes our league even stronger.”
