Biden’s press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, said the entire team is invited — “we always do that” — and it’s up to the team whether he comes with them. (Read story here.)
The Kansas City Chiefs player (photo, left) is a man of strong opinions. A devout Catholic, he’s criticized Biden’s support for abortion, calling it inconsistent with Biden’s own Catholic faith and calling Biden “delusional” for crossing himself at a pro-abortion rally.
Butker also is an anti-LGBQT+ bigot, and thinks women should be housewives.
A few days later, he made things worse referring to critics of his “Catholic values” as “haters,” and comparing the criticism to Biblical persecution (see story here). He needs a better speechwriter than himself. Maybe the team’s publicist can give him referrals.
The president and his staff are being gracious. Will Butker reciprocate? Or behave like this jerk? During his 2022 White House visit he flaunted his anti-abortion views. Will he do it again? That’s not the right time or place. Stealing the limelight from your host is gauche. It’s what people without class do. Stay tuned.