White House invitation to Chiefs confirmed after questions about Harrison Butker’s attendance

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President Biden will welcome the Kansas City Chiefs back to the White House next Friday to celebrate the team’s win over the San Francisco 49ers in the 2024 Super Bowl, marking their second straight visit. 

The Chiefs, who were unable to attend in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic after winning the franchise’s second championship, will return to the White House after becoming back-to-back Super Bowl champions in February. 

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, left, and tight end Travis Kelce, right, of the Kansas City Chiefs present President Biden with a jersey at the White House June 5, 2023, in Washington, D.C. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

The invitation comes amid scrutiny since Chiefs’ kicker Harrison Butker has faced backlash over his commencement speech at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, May 11.  

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In speaking about his views as a Catholic, Butker made references to various topics, including abortion and the LGBTQ community. Speaking directly to female graduates, he spoke about the importance of being a homemaker, which he called "one of the most important titles of all." 

Butker also made reference to President Biden in his remarks when talking about "bad policies and poor leadership."

"Our own nation is led by a man who publicly and proudly proclaims his Catholic faith but at the same time is delusional enough to make the sign of the cross during a pro-abortion rally," he said in part. 

Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs arrives at Allegiant Stadium before the Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Luke Hales/Getty Images)

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