Super Bowl champ wore message on tie behind Biden at WH.

Super Bowl Champ Sends Pro-Life Message at White House

Harrison Butker, the man with two Super Bowl rings, delivered a powerful message at President Joe Biden’s White House on Monday. During a visit by the Kansas City Chiefs, Butker stood quietly behind the podium wearing a tie emblazoned with the Latin phrase “Vulnerari Praesidio,” which translates to “Protect the Vulnerable.” His lapel pin featured an image of the tiny feet of an embryonic infant. The pro-life group Live Action publicized the move on Twitter, and it resonated with pro-life Americans around the country.

Chiefs Kicker @buttkicker7 stands for LIFE at the White House! His Live Action-designed tie reads “PROTECT THE VULNERABLE” in Latin & is paired with a gold pin created with the reference photo and the exact size of a 10-week-old aborted baby’s feet.

— Live Action (@LiveAction) June 6, 2023

Considering the Biden administration’s attacks on pro-life activists and its distaste for religious freedom, it’s almost surprising that Butker’s clothing and accessories passed muster for a White House visit. But the message was subtle, and it got plenty of attention.

Two-time Catholic Super Bowl champ @buttkicker7 savagely photo-bombed Joe with a BASED pro-life message stitched right into his custom tie. In Latin it reads: “Vulnerari Praesidio”

— Danny De Urbina (@dannydeurbina) June 6, 2023

Butker is not just an outspoken Catholic, he’s a devotee of the traditional Latin Mass, which is particularly popular among conservative Catholics. For all Biden’s talk about his own Catholicism, his presidency hasn’t shown it. In fact, his administration’s constant push for abortion and the indifference it’s shown to attacks on pro-life centers has been pretty much the opposite of what a professing Catholic might expect. But the message went out nonetheless. Whoever has ears, let them hear.

Butker’s Style and Faith

Even Americans who’ve never followed the NFL might have heard of the Chiefs kicker, who’s gotten a reputation for being open about his Catholic beliefs. On Super Bowl Sunday, Butker wore a scapular as a symbol of his faith. After the game, he gave credit for the winning kick to just about everyone but himself. He especially credited the Creator. Butker is not just an outspoken Catholic, according to the National Catholic Register, he’s a devotee of the traditional Latin Mass. In May, as a commencement speaker at his alma mater of Georgia Tech, Butker gave an address that focused extensively on his faith and his family.

Reactions to Butker’s Message

Butker’s message resonated with pro-life Americans around the country. Twitter users praised him for standing up for the vulnerable and representing dignity for all people.

YIPPEE!! This is why I love him, and I’m proud to have met him/know him. He’s a fantastic example of how we can live IN the world but not OF the world and represent a dignity for all people while being dignified doing it. Thank you, Harrison!

— Rose Wright, M.A. (@RosieW) June 6, 2023

God bless the few that stand up when given the platform and opportunity

— Chance Pritchard (@PritchardChance) June 6, 2023