Harrison Butker calls on fellow Catholic JD Vance to “stand up for the unborn”


Harrison Butker has spoken out again about his religious beliefs regarding women's reproductive rights.

The Kansas City Chiefs kicker wrote on X on Friday that he “implores[s]”Former President Trump's running mate, Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, to defend the unborn.

Butker made the post in apparent disagreement with the former president, who said in a Truth Social post that his “Administration will be great for women and their reproductive rights.”

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Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker celebrates during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on November 20, 2023. (Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports)

Butker began her post, in which she shared a screenshot of Trump's words, by saying, “No party or candidate is perfect.”

He then directed his message to Vance.

“I implore my fellow Catholic @JDVance to help bring the Republican Party back into alignment with the founding platform that all life is precious and there can be no compromise when it comes to defending the unborn,” Butker wrote.

He then shared a quote from Father Chad Ripperger, which seemed to show that he doesn't necessarily agree with all of Trump's beliefs.

Senator JD Vance in Kenosha, Wisconsin

Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, addresses the audience at a campaign rally in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Tuesday. (Andy Manis/Getty Images)

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The quote reads: “Our obligation is to vote for the lesser of two evils because voting for the lesser evil preserves the good that could potentially be lost.”

During the Super Bowl-winning Chiefs' visit to the White House last year, Butker was seen wearing a tie that had “Vulnerari Praesidio” written all over it in cursive, which is a Latin term that translates to “Protect the Most Vulnerable.”

She also wore a gold brooch representing the size of a 10-week-old baby's feet.

Butker also criticized President Biden's “delusional” stance on abortion during his commencement address at Benedictine College in May.

“[Biden] “He's been so vocal in his support for the murder of innocent babies that I'm sure it seems to a lot of people that you can be Catholic and pro-choice at the same time,” he said.

Harrison Butker on the opening night of Super Bowl 58

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker speaks to the media at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas before Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 5. (Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

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Butker said in an interview with ETWN News In March that unborn babies “are the greatest victims of our society.”

Shortly after his speech, sales of his T-shirt skyrocketed, becoming one of the most popular on the market.

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