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Kansas City Chiefs kicker champions pro-life message during White House visit

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, wearing a pro-life tie and tie clip, holds the Super Bowl trophy during a visit to the White House. Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, wearing a pro-life tie and tie clip, holds the Super Bowl trophy during a visit to the White House.
Courtesy of MD Keller

The Kansas City Chiefs were honored with an invitation to the White House by President Joe Biden following their victory in this year’s Super Bowl. The visit took an unexpected turn as Harrison Butker, the kicker who secured the game-winning field goal, used the occasion to shed light on the most vulnerable. Butker partnered with LIVE ACTION, a prominent pro-life organization, to create a custom tie that conveyed a powerful message which he donned for the occasion.

Adorned with the words “protect the most vulnerable” written in Latin and featuring the pro-life movement’s iconic baby feet lapel pin, Butker’s choice of attire broadcasts a poignant statement. In an interview the day after the White House visit, Butker expressed his motivation behind the bold fashion choice.

“I wanted to give a voice to the most vulnerable members of our society, the unborn, in a place where efforts have been made to normalize the tragic termination of their lives,” explained Butker passionately.

Butker’s commitment to the pro-life cause is deeply personal. As a father who has experienced the heart-wrenching loss of three miscarriages alongside his wife, he intimately understands the hardships that accompany the loss of a child. “Every life is precious,” Butker said, “and should be valued whether outside or inside the womb.”

The significance of Butker’s gesture reaches beyond his status as a football player. His decision to use his platform to align himself with the pro-life movement is a reminder that advocating for society’s most vulnerable is not confined to specific professions or backgrounds.

In a society where contentious issues often dominate public discourse, Butker’s decisive stance highlights the importance of recognizing the sanctity of life. Ultimately, Butker hopes to inspire others to engage in meaningful conversations about the unborn and support efforts to safeguard their rights.

As the echoes of Butker’s message continue to reverberate, his actions serve as a powerful reminder that even in moments of celebration, there is an opportunity to advocate for those whose voice all too often goes unheard. The impact of his advocacy will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression, not just within the football community, but throughout society as a whole.