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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - While the Kansas City Chiefs have not released any statement regarding Harrison Butker’s speech that has made national headlines, some of those within the organization have shared their support of Chiefs’ placekicker.

In response to a tweet regarding a petition for the Chiefs to release Butker, Kansas City’s All-Pro defensive lineman stated: “I love you @buttkicker7! My brotha”

I love you @buttkicker7! My brotha 🫂 https://t.co/sV48gXePHL
— Chris Jones (@StoneColdJones) May 17, 2024

He doubled down in response to a tweet asking if it would be deleted: “Negative.”

Jones’ account also liked tweets about Butker’s jersey sales soaring and defending his right to speak as he wishes.

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones smiles during during the second half of... — FILE - Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones smiles during during the second half of the team's NFL AFC championship playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Jan. 29, 2023 in Kansas City, Mo. Jones, who is entering the final year of his contract with the Chiefs, was absent from the start of Super Bowl champions' mandatory three-day minicamp Tuesday, June 13. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)(Reed Hoffmann | AP)

Butker gave a commencement speech at Benedictine College that touched on COVID, President Joe Biden’s policies, Pride month and the role of women and men in society.

Butker, a traditional Catholic whose faith is no secret on his social media platforms, has been outspoken in his stance on abortion and family life. In his speech, Butker shared with the graduates on Saturday, specifically the women in attendance, how his wife has felt most fulfilled in her life being a homemaker.

Holding Vince Lombardi Trophy, Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt waves with his wife Tavia... — Holding Vince Lombardi Trophy, Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt waves with his wife Tavia Hunt, and daughter Gracie Hunt, right, as the Kansas City Chiefs celebrate during their victory parade in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. The Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers Sunday in the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)(Ed Zurga | AP)

Tavia Hunt, the director of the Kansas City Chiefs Women’s Organization and wife of Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt, took to social media Thursday night and offered her thoughts on motherhood and married life following in light of Butker’s speech.

I’ve always encouraged my daughters to be highly educated and chase their dreams. I want them to know that they can do whatever they want (that honors God). But I also want them to know that I believe finding a spouse who loves and honors you as or before himself and raising a family together is one of the greatest blessings this world has to offer. Studies show that committed, married couples with children are the happiest demographic, and this has been my experience as well.
*Affirming motherhood and praising your wife, as well as highlighting the sacrifice and dedication it takes to be a mother, is not bigoted. It is empowering to acknowledge that a woman’s hard work in raising children is not in vain.* Countless highly educated women devote their lives to nurturing and guiding their children. Someone disagreeing with you doesn’t make them hateful; it simply means they have a different opinion. Let’s celebrate families, motherhood and fatherhood. Our society desperately needs dedicated men and women to raise up and train the next generation in the way they should go. Proverbs 31:28 says, “Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” Embracing the beautiful roles that God has made is something to celebrate.
*I also caution against taking things out of context. Sound bites overlaid with hateful comments are not what we want to model for our children or others. We need more dialogue (and VALUES, IMO) in this country and less hate.*
#Motherhood #Family #Values #StayAtHomeMom #Volunteer #Serve #LoveOthers #BeKind #FocusOnTheFamily #Children #CelebrateTheGood
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On Friday morning, Tavia and Clark’s daughter Gracie Hunt appeared on Fox News and shared her support of Butker.

Kansas City Chiefs place kicker Harrison Butker (7) watches his field goal during the first... — Kansas City Chiefs place kicker Harrison Butker (7) watches his field goal during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Miami Dolphins Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)(Charlie Riedel | AP)

“I can only speak from my own experience, which is I’ve had the most incredible mom who had the ability to stay home and be with us as kids growing up,” she said. “I understand there are many women out there who can’t make that decision. For me and my life, I know it was really formative in shaping me and my siblings to be who we are.”

WATCH: Kansas City Chiefs Chairman Clark Hunt’s daughter Gracie Hunt praises Harrison Butker.

“I really respect Harrison and his Christian faith and what he’s accomplished on and off the field.” pic.twitter.com/WNOcQkQTHW
— CatholicVote (@CatholicVote) May 17, 2024