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Kevin C. Cox/Getty Photographsbutcher harrison is speaking out about her controversial commencement speech and says she is “saddened” by some reactions to her May 2024 comments about women being stay-at-home moms.
“I'm definitely sad. [some people] “I took it the wrong way,” the 29-year-old Kansas Metropolis Chiefs kicker said on Fox News. Ingraham's angle on Thursday, October 10. “I was talking to a specific crowd that I think was able to understand what I was trying to say.”
She continued: “But I was trying to talk about the lives of so many women who have dedicated their lives to being a housewife, being the one who raises the children. And it's a beautiful role, but it's not a role that should be looked down upon.”
During her speech at the Benedictine School graduation in Atchison, Kansas, in May, Butker notably went after LGBTQIA+ rights, criticized IVF as a conventional planning method and claimed that there are “diabolical lies that are told to women” about work. outside the home.
Robin Alam/ISI Photographs/Getty Photographs Isabelle Butker is making headlines after her husband, Kansas Metropolis Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker's controversial commencement speech. “Some of you may go on to have successful careers in the world, but I would venture to guess that most of you are more excited about your marriage and the children you will have. […]
Butker, who appeared on Fox Information alongside the Republican senator jose hawleyhe told the host Laura Ingraham that perhaps it was “countercultural to talk about those values,” but he wanted to shed light on the sacrifices that his mother, Elizabeth Butlerand wife, Isabelle Butkermade for your family.
“There's nothing shameful if you're a woman and you want to spend time with your family and raise your kids, so don't look down on anyone who maybe wants to get a good education and have a career,” she said. “But it's more about how beautiful it is for women to maybe just step aside and prioritize their family and spend time with their children and raise their family. And that's what I was trying to talk about about love.”
Harrison and Isabelle, 28, share three children: son James, 5, and two other children whose names and ages have not yet been revealed.
Harrison Butker and Isabelle Butker
Fernando León/Getty PhotographsIn his speech, Butker praised Isabelle for allowing him to become an NFL player, saying, “It cannot be overstated that all of my success was made possible by a girl I met in high school band class becoming the [Catholic] faith and become my wife and embrace one of the most important titles of all: housewife.”
The three-time Tremendous Bowl champion also spoke directly to the graduates at the time, telling them, “Some of you may go on to have successful careers in the world, but I would venture to guess that most of you are more excited about your marriage.” and the children you will bring into this world.”
Butker's comments received criticism from people such as Mary Shriver, Serena Williams, Hoda Kotb and flavaflav. His Chiefs teammate Travis Kelce— whose girlfriend, Taylor SwiftShe is the richest musician in the world with an estimated net worth of $1.6 billion. — He said he doesn't agree with Butker's stance on femininity, but still supports him as a friend.
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker sparked controversy after making comments about gender roles and the LGBTQIA+ community during a graduation speech. Butker, 28, was the commencement speaker for the graduating class of the Benedictine School in Atchison, Kansas, on Saturday, May 11. During his comments, the athlete highlighted the female graduates. “For the ladies present […]
“I can't say I agree with most or any part of it other than that he loves his family and his children and I don't think I should judge him for his views, especially his religious views, of how to live life.” life. “I’m just not like that,” he said on his “New Heights” podcast in May.
Travis’ brother Jason Kelce agreed, adding, “There will always be opinions that everyone shares that you won’t agree with. And make no mistake about it, many of the things he said in his commencement speech are not things I align with. But I was giving a commencement speech at a Catholic university and, surprisingly, it ended up being a very religious and Catholic speech.”