Kansas City Chiefs kicker meets with Trump

President Trump met Thursday at the White House with Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, a supporter of the president who sparked backlash last year with a controversial commencement speech.

White House aide Margo Martin posted a photo of Butker and Trump in the Oval Office on social media with the caption, "The GOAT of kicking @buttkicker7 meets the GOAT of Presidents @realDonaldTrump."

A White House official did not disclose the reason for Butker's visit, but said Trump "couldn’t have been happier to say hello.“

Butker endorsed Trump during the 2024 campaign and has been outspoken about his views opposing abortion.

The Chiefs kicker made headlines last May when he encouraged the women in attendance at the Benedictine College commencement ceremony to “embrace one of the most important titles of all: homemaker.”

Butker was among the Chiefs players who visited the White House last year and met with President Biden after they won their second consecutive Super Bowl.

The Chiefs lost their bid for a third consecutive Super Bowl victory earlier this month, falling to the Philadelphia Eagles, 40-22. Trump had picked the Chiefs, who were the betting favorite, to win the game.

Updated at 12:12 p.m.

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