Harrison Butker on JD Vance

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has publicly urged Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance to take a stronger stance against abortion and align the Republican Party with a pro-life platform. This call comes in response to former President Donald Trump's recent claim that his administration would support women's reproductive rights, which Butker disagrees with. In a post on X, Butker emphasized that all life is valuable and cited a quote from Father Chad Ripperger about voting for the lesser of two evils. Butker's political engagement has been controversial, especially following a commencement speech where he criticized President Biden's pro-choice stance. His comments reflect his commitment to traditional Catholic values, sparking discussions among his teammates regarding differing views. As abortion remains a crucial issue in the upcoming election, Butker's remarks contribute to the ongoing debate within the Republican Party about its platform on reproductive rights.