‘Quit talking’: Kansas City Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt slammed for defending Harrison Butker’s speech, hailing his ‘Christian faith’

CLEVELAND, OHIO: Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s commencement speech at Benedictine College has stirred significant controversy due to his comments on various topics. Gracie Hunt, the daughter of Kansas City Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt, weighed in on the 28-year-old player's speech.

 Hunt appeared on the Friday, May 17, episode of 'Fox & Friends' with Steve Doocy and Will Cain and spoke briefly about the Super Bowl champion kicker’s speech at Benedictine College.

Gracie Hunt gives her two cents on Harrison Butker's controversial speech

Gracie Hunt, who is known for her sports analysis, said, "Well, I can only speak from my own experience, which is I've had the most incredible mom who had the ability to stay home and be with us as kids growing up. And I understand that there are many women out there who can't make that decision. But for me and my life, I know it was really formative and in shaping me and my siblings into who we are." 

When asked whether she supported what Butker had said, Hunt said, "For sure, and I really respect Harrison and his Christian faith and what he's accomplished on and off the field."

Butker came under attack over his 20-minute commencement speech, which appeared to be rooted in his Christian faith.

About Butker's speech, Jonathan Beane, the NFL’s senior vice president and chief diversity and inclusion officer, told People, "Harrison Butker gave a speech in his personal capacity. His views are not those of the NFL as an organization. The NFL is steadfast in our commitment to inclusion, which only makes our league stronger."

During his speech, Butker slammed women, saying, "For the ladies present today, congratulations on an amazing accomplishment. You should be proud of all that you have achieved to this point in your young lives."

He added, "I want to speak directly to you briefly, because I think it is you, the women, who have had the most diabolical lies told to you. How many of you are sitting here now, about to cross this stage, and are thinking about all the promotions and titles you are going to get in your career? 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."

The Chiefs player added, "I can tell you that my beautiful wife, Isabelle, would be the first to say her life truly started when she began living her vocation as a wife and as a mother. I’m on this stage today and able to be the man that I am because I have a wife who leans into her vocation."

"I’m beyond blessed with the many talents God has given me, but it cannot be overstated that all of my success is made possible because a girl I met in band class back in middle school would convert to the faith, become my wife and embrace one of the most important titles of all: homemaker."

Butker also referenced Pride month in his speech, calling it a "deadly sin sort of pride that has a month dedicated to it", and specifically pointed to Biden's stance on abortion. 

"He has been so vocal in his support for the murder of innocent babies that I’m sure to many people it appears that you can be both Catholic and pro-choice," he said.

He added, "He is not alone. From the man behind the Covid lockdowns, to the people pushing dangerous gender ideologies onto the youth of America, they all have a glaring thing in common — they are Catholic. This is an important reminder that being Catholic alone doesn’t cut it."

Internet slams Gracie Hunt for siding with Harrison Butker

Several social media users slamed Hunt for agreeing with Harrison Butker's comments.

On person said on Facebook, "Easy for a billionaire's child to say. Not everyone has the luxury of "staying home" to be a mom." 

A user wrote, "Wow. Now this is a strong independent, powerful woman saying absurd things."

Another said, "Class under pressure. This gal is going places." 

A user remarked, " Privileged? Quit Talking!"

Another user said, "The 1950's called, they'd like their opinions back."

A user said, "Just for attention."

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