Harrison Butker Defends Controversial Graduation Speech, Reveals What His Wife Thought About It

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Harrison Butker opened up about that controversial graduation speech he gave earlier this year, and he’s not backing down from his stance.

The 29-year-old kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs made headlines after delivering a commencement address at Benedictine College in May.

During it, he took aim at a variety of topics including abortion rights, the LGBTQ+ community and working women. His speech sparked an intense backlash online, with him saying that he had received a “shocking level of hate.” Months later, Harrison is reflecting on the situation and how he feels about his remarks.

He also shared what his wife Isabelle thought about his comments on women, motherhood and marriage. Keep reading to find out more… Speaking to reporters on Wednesday (August 7), Harrison said that he “appreciated all the feedback.” However, he had not changed his opinion about any of the topics he spoke on. “In terms of what I said, I prayed about it, and I thought about it.