Missouri Senator Josh Hawley defends his friend, Kansas City Chiefs player Harrison Butker, after the backlash over Butker’s commencement speech at Benedictine College, where he emphasized traditional Christian values and criticized Pride Month. Hawley supported Butker’s stance on faith and family, calling out the media and the NFL for condemning Butker’s speech. Hawley’s defense of Butker garnered attention on social media, with the Senator highlighting the surge in jersey sales for Butker following the controversy, and criticizing the left for being “out of touch” with Butker’s views.
Defending Traditional Values: Josh Hawley Stands by Harrison Butker
In a world where opinions can ignite firestorms in seconds, it takes guts to stand by what you believe in. Missouri Senator Josh Hawley did just that when he defended his “friend” Harrison Butker, the Kansas City Chiefs’ place kicker, against a wave of criticism following Butker’s commencement speech at Benedictine College. The speech, which emphasized traditional Christian values, sparked controversy online, with some labeling Butker as “out of touch.”
Butker’s Controversial Commencement Speech
Harrison Butker’s speech at Benedictine College stirred up a hornet’s nest, especially when he urged graduating women to embrace their roles as “homemakers.” He didn’t shy away from expressing his views on faith and family, taking a swipe at President Biden’s pro-abortion stance and labeling pride month as a “deadly sin.” The media and the NFL were quick to condemn Butker’s remarks, with the NFL distancing itself from the player’s personal beliefs.
Hawley Steps Up to the Plate
Amid the backlash, Senator Josh Hawley stood firm in his support of Harrison Butker. As a fellow Christian, Hawley took to social media to express his pride in calling Butker his friend. In a photo shared on his X account, Hawley stood side by side with Butker, emphasizing their bond. Hawley’s unwavering support didn’t stop there; he even poked fun at the critics by highlighting the surge in jersey sales for Butker, declaring, “Nice work, libs! I’m ordering one for all my kids.”
The Left’s ‘Absurd Meltdown’
Hawley didn’t hold back in calling out the left for being “hilariously out of touch” when it came to Butker’s views. In a radio interview with KCMO Talk Radio in Kansas City, Hawley criticized the overblown reaction to Butker’s speech, highlighting the disconnect between traditional values and the modern narrative. The NFL may have distanced itself from Butker, but Hawley’s unwavering support showed that true friendship transcends public opinion.
In a world where conformity often takes center stage, individuals like Josh Hawley remind us that standing by your values and defending your friends in the face of adversity is a rare and admirable trait. The bond between Hawley and Butker serves as a testament to the power of friendship and the importance of staying true to oneself, even when the world tries to pull you in a different direction.
