Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker Under Fire for Commencement Speech

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Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker is facing backlash after his commencement speech to the graduating class of Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas.

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In his speech, Butker criticized diversity initiatives aimed at promoting LGBTQ rights.

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Butker's remarks have drawn criticism from LGBTQ advocacy groups and allies, who say they are harmful and out of touch with the values of the NFL.

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The Chiefs have not yet commented on Butker's speech, but the team is likely to face pressure to take action in light of the mounting backlash.