Chiefs’ ‘solid misogynist’ Harrison Butker is back and he would like women to step aside

In case you missed it, Harrison Butker, the NFL player known for his controversial views on women, is back in the spotlight for his latest remarks. Butker, who has a knack for making misogynistic statements, recently expressed his belief that women should “maybe just step aside” and focus solely on being homemakers rather than pursuing careers. He made these comments during an interview on Fox News while endorsing Republican Josh Hawley for his reelection campaign.

Butker’s comments come after a contentious commencement speech he delivered at Benedictine College, where he claimed that women had been “diabolically” misled into thinking they should work instead of dedicating themselves to family life. Ironically, despite his beliefs, Butker’s mother has had a successful career as a clinical medical physicist, which makes his stance even more puzzling.

In his interview, Butker attempted to clarify his position, saying he’s not against women pursuing education and careers. Yet, he quickly contradicted himself by emphasizing the beauty of women prioritizing their families and raising their children. This has drawn widespread criticism, with a clip of his remarks garnering nearly 6 million views online, fueling outrage among those who recognize the long history of struggles women have faced for basic rights like voting and owning property.

Reactions have been fierce, with many fans declaring they’d prefer to see the Kansas City Chiefs lose than have Butker represent the team. Some feel he embodies outdated and harmful views that have no place in today’s society.

When faced with backlash for his comments, Butker expressed disappointment that his words weren’t interpreted as he intended. He claimed he was speaking to a specific audience that understood his message. His defensive response has led some to wonder if he tailors his comments based on who’s listening, suggesting a lack of genuine conviction in his beliefs.

Despite the controversy, Butker isn’t going anywhere. He recently signed a substantial $25.6 million contract with the Chiefs, indicating that as long as he performs well on the field, his off-the-field antics might not affect his career. During his earlier speech, he also made a troubling statement regarding a bill he falsely claimed would criminalize biblical teachings about the death of Jesus, which reflects an alarming history of antisemitism. With this kind of rhetoric, it’s uncertain what he might say next, but it seems he’s here to stay, at least for now.