Chiefs star Harrison Butker ATTENDS White House reception despite kicker slamming ‘delusional’ Joe Biden… but kicker is forced to stand at the back!
Controversial Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker joined his teammates at the White House reception on Friday — despite criticizing President Joe Biden in a recent speech.
The Kansas City star stood in the back row as Biden welcomed the Super Bowl winners to D.C. to celebrate their second straight Vince Lombardi Trophy.
Earlier this month, Butker branded Biden “delusional” during a speech in Kansas and accused him of “supporting the murder of innocent babies.”
“Our own nation is led by a man who publicly and proudly proclaims his Catholic faith, yet is so misguided that he makes the sign of the cross at a pro-abortion rally,” Butker said.
“He has been so outspoken in his support of the murder of innocent babies that I’m sure to many people it seems like you can be both Catholic and pro-choice.”
Harrison Butker (back row, third from right) joined his teammates at the White House
The Kansas City Chiefs kicker (second from right) recently criticized Joe Biden in a speech
These comments led to some uncertainty as to whether the 28-year-old kicker would join Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Co. in the nation’s capital.
But Butker was part of the group who posed for photos with the president and listened as Biden paid tribute to their victorious 2023 season.
Butker could even be seen smiling near the end of the ceremony, after the president donned a red Chiefs helmet.
During the Chiefs’ 2023 Super Bowl celebration at the White House, Butker wore a tie with a pro-life Latin phrase.
Abortion has become an even more polarizing topic in the United States since the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade, which legalized abortion.
Butker previously said he has no plans for another silent protest at this year’s event, but stressed that “a lot of thought” has gone into last year’s message.
But the 28-year-old stood alongside Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes and Co on the South Lawn
Butker could even be seen smiling after the president donned a Chiefs helmet on Friday