An NFL executive has released a statement following Harrison Butker’s controversial commencement speech.
The NFL has spoken out after Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker gave a controversial commencement speech at Benedictine College’s graduation over the weekend. Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Jonathan Beane released a statement, speaking out against the comments that Harrison, 28, made that sparked criticism.
The Chiefs kicker faced backlash for various comments made during the address that reflect his conservative Catholic ideology. During the speech, Harrison spoke out against “dangerous gender ideologies,” seeming to reference that Pride Month is coming up and it will start in June.
At another point in the speech, Harrison spoke to the women in the audience and encouraged them to embrace the role of “homemaker,” which is another statement that drew backlash.
