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What did Harrison Butker say? Chiefs kicker gives controversial commencement speech at Benedictine College | Sporting News

A key cog in the Chiefs' dynasty is in hot water after making controversial comments during a commencement speech at Benedictine College in Kansas.

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Harrison Butker commencement speech​

At Benedictine College's commencement ceremony Saturday, Butker spoke out against Pride month and against U.S. President Joe Biden's leadership on several issues.

Butker referred to LGBTQ+ Pride month, mentioning "the deadly sins sort of pride that has an entire month dedicated to it" while adding that he preferred "God-centered pride."

And when addressing the women graduating from the college, Butker had pointed words about their options as they embark on the world.

"I think it is you, the women, who have has the most diabolic lies told to you," Butker said. "Some of you may go on to lead successful careers in the world but I would venture to guess that the majority of you are most excited about your marriage and the children you will bring into this world."

Butker praised his wife, Isabelle, explaining that he is "able to be the man that I am" because his wife has taken on a role as a homemaker. He also encouraged men graduating from the college to "be unapologetic in [their] masculinity."

The Chiefs kicker also spoke out against "the tyranny of diversity, equity and inclusion," arguing, "We fear speaking truth because now, unfortunately, truth is in the minority."

Butker, who has spoken out against abortion in the past, also railed against U.S. policies — including those of Biden, whom he called "delusional" for supporting abortion rights as a Catholic.

The full speech, which lasted more than 20 minutes, has been viewed more than 80,000 times on YouTube as of Tuesday.

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