The injury of Harrison Butker, the Kansas City Chiefs' kicker, prompts both feminist celebrations and Trump Cabinet conspiracies on social media.

Earlier this year, a speech was given by Butker, motivating women to prioritize family values.

The injury of Harrison Butker, the Kansas City Chiefs' kicker, prompts both feminist celebrations and Trump Cabinet conspiracies on social media.
The injury of Harrison Butker, the Kansas City Chiefs' kicker, prompts both feminist celebrations and Trump Cabinet conspiracies on social media.

The injury to Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has also benefited the Buffalo Bills.

The revelation of Butker's injury on Thursday evening before the Chiefs-Bills game on Sunday brought relief and joy to many disillusioned liberals on social media following the recent election results.

Numerous social media users expressed joy over Butker's injury, citing his past remarks about women's roles as mothers and wives and his support for Trump.

A widely circulated post featured a video of a television audience standing up and cheering passionately, with a caption that read, "Women seeing Harrison Butker get injured."

Another user requested that all of Harrison Butker's pain remain in its current location.

Some users took the injury as an opportunity to knock Butker's masculinity.

Harrison Butker kicks
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker (7) kicks as punter Matt Araiza (49) holds during training camp at Missouri Western State University in Kansas City, Mo., July 26, 2024. (Denny Medley/USA Today Sports)

One post said, "real men don't miss work."

Another post remarked, 'It seems you're too busy kneeling to Trump.'

However, some fans stepped up to defend Butker from the harsh responses.

"Any of you Chiefs fans who are celebrating Butker's injury due to his politics, please find another team because we don't need that kind of negative energy," one fan wrote.

Some used the injury as an opportunity to make jokes about Butker being appointed for Trump's Cabinet.

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Harrison Butker will lead the Department of Women's Rights and Home Affairs, according to a joking user.

Another user incorrectly stated that "He is waiting for a few weeks for the 'Director of Family Services' cabinet position."

The recent Cabinet appointments made by Trump, including Matt Gaetz as attorney general, Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense, and Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy as leaders of a new Department of Government Efficiency, have sparked both praise and controversy.

Butker supported Trump and Hawley in the recent election, and his Upright PAC was praised by Chiefs owner Clark Hunt.

After making controversial remarks about women's careers during a commencement address at Benedictine College, the kicker's foray into politics gained momentum.

At the time, Butker stated that while some of the attendees may achieve successful careers, most are excited about their upcoming marriage and the children they will raise. He added that his wife, Isabelle, would agree that her life truly began when she became a wife and a mother.

Butker's jersey sales surged after his speech. He ranked 11th in NFL jersey sales from March 1 to May 31, according to the NFLPA.

Hall of Famer Tony Dungy talks about Harrison Butker backlash

The remarks made by Butker sparked a backlash from many in the mainstream media, with Washington Post columnist Sally Jenkins mocking him for being a kicker and NBC's "Today" host Hoda Kotb scolding him for speaking on behalf of women.

Butker later said on Planet Chronicle that he was "saddened" by how some people misinterpreted his words.

He explained that he was attempting to acknowledge the dedication of women who have devoted their lives to being homemakers and raising children, emphasizing that this role is beautiful but should not be undervalued.

It's not shameful for women to prioritize spending time with their families and raising their children, and it's equally valid for others to pursue education and careers.

"Instead of focusing on the beauty of women prioritizing their family, it's more about the importance of women taking a step back and spending time with their children to raise their family."

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