Travis Kelce praised Harrison Butker’s performance at the graduation ceremony
24 may 2024 в 21:13
Travis Kelce broke his silence regarding Harrison Butker’s performance at the graduation ceremony. During the latest episode of his podcast «New Heights» with his brother Jason Kelce, the 34-year-old tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs noted that he disagrees with the «majority» of Harrison’s comments.
«I know Harry, and I’ve seen him around. I call him Harry, maybe I’m the only one who calls him Harry», - Travis explained during the Friday episode of his podcast on May 24th. «This shows that I’ve known him for over seven or eight years and I appreciate him as a teammate. He treats the friends and family I’ve introduced him to with respect and kindness, and that’s how he treats everyone».
The athlete then acknowledged Harrison’s performance at the Benedictine College graduation ceremony.
«As for his views and what he said in his speech at the ceremony, you know, those are his [views]», - Travis said. «I can’t say that I agree with most of them — or almost any of them — except for his love for family or children. I don’t think I should judge him based on his views, especially his religious views on life».
Regarding his upbringing, Travis noted that he grew up in a «beautiful environment of different social classes, religions, races, and ethnic groups in Cleveland Heights — and that’s why I love Cleveland Heights for what it was». He then added that Cleveland Heights «showed [him] many different paths in life».
Travis concluded by noting that he «never felt the need to judge» the residents of Cleveland Heights «based on their beliefs».
Harrison sparked outrage on social media after his performance at the graduation ceremony earlier this month. In his speech, the Chiefs player compared Pride Month in the LGBTQ+ community to «deadly sins». Furthermore, he told the women in the audience that «most [of them] are most happy about their marriage and the children they will bring into this world».
In addition to Travis, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes also commented on his teammate’s statements at a press conference last week.
«I've known him for seven years. I judge him by the character he shows every day, and he’s a good person», - Patrick said on May 22nd, adding that he does not have the same values as Harrison
«I know Harry, and I’ve seen him around. I call him Harry, maybe I’m the only one who calls him Harry», - Travis explained during the Friday episode of his podcast on May 24th. «This shows that I’ve known him for over seven or eight years and I appreciate him as a teammate. He treats the friends and family I’ve introduced him to with respect and kindness, and that’s how he treats everyone».
The athlete then acknowledged Harrison’s performance at the Benedictine College graduation ceremony.
«As for his views and what he said in his speech at the ceremony, you know, those are his [views]», - Travis said. «I can’t say that I agree with most of them — or almost any of them — except for his love for family or children. I don’t think I should judge him based on his views, especially his religious views on life».
Regarding his upbringing, Travis noted that he grew up in a «beautiful environment of different social classes, religions, races, and ethnic groups in Cleveland Heights — and that’s why I love Cleveland Heights for what it was». He then added that Cleveland Heights «showed [him] many different paths in life».
Travis concluded by noting that he «never felt the need to judge» the residents of Cleveland Heights «based on their beliefs».
Harrison sparked outrage on social media after his performance at the graduation ceremony earlier this month. In his speech, the Chiefs player compared Pride Month in the LGBTQ+ community to «deadly sins». Furthermore, he told the women in the audience that «most [of them] are most happy about their marriage and the children they will bring into this world».
In addition to Travis, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes also commented on his teammate’s statements at a press conference last week.
«I've known him for seven years. I judge him by the character he shows every day, and he’s a good person», - Patrick said on May 22nd, adding that he does not have the same values as Harrison
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