Gracie Hunt, daughter of Chiefs CEO, respects Harrison Butker's Christian faith amid speech drama

Gracie Hunt, daughter of the Kansas City Chiefs owner, and author Demi-Leigh Tebow joined 'Fox & Friends' to discuss their take on Harrison Butker's commencement speech and the broader role of faith in their lives.

Gracie Hunt, the daughter of Kansas City Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt, weighed in Friday morning on Harrison Butker’s commencement speech..

Hunt appeared on Fox News Channel’s "Fox & Friends" with Steve Doocy and Will Cain and spoke briefly about the Super Bowl champion kicker’s speech to students at Benedictine College.

"Well, I can only speak from my own experience, which is I've had the most incredible mom who had the ability to stay home and be with us as kids growing up. And I understand that there are many women out there who can't make that decision. But for me and my life, I know it was really formative and in shaping me and my siblings into who we are," she said.

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Gracie Hunt attends "Shaq's Fun House" at XS nightclub at Encore Las Vegas on Feb. 9, 2024 in Las Vegas. (Greg Doherty/Getty Images)

When asked whether she understood where Butker was coming from, she agreed.

"For sure, and I really respect Harrison and his Christian faith and what he's accomplished on and off the field."

Butker came under attack over his 20-minute commencement speech, which appeared to be rooted in his Christian faith.

In a statement to People magazine, the NFL clarified that Butker spoke from a "personal capacity" and reiterated the league’s stance on inclusion.

"Harrison Butker gave a speech in his personal capacity," Jonathan Beane, the NFL’s senior vice president and chief diversity and inclusion officer, told the outlet. "His views are not those of the NFL as an