{"id":2291873,"date":"2024-07-10T11:48:01","date_gmt":"2024-07-10T15:48:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fact-check-no-harrison-butker-did-not-reject-nike-endorsement-offer\/"},"modified":"2024-07-10T11:49:16","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T15:49:16","slug":"fact-check-no-harrison-butker-did-not-reject-nike-endorsement-offer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fact-check-no-harrison-butker-did-not-reject-nike-endorsement-offer\/","title":{"rendered":"FACT CHECK: No, Harrison Butker Did Not Reject Nike Endorsement Offer"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffact-check-no-harrison-butker-did-not-reject-nike-endorsement-offer%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2291873&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A Facebook\u2062 post claimed that Kansas City Chiefs\u2062 kicker Harrison Butker rejected a Nike <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cardi-b-mariah-carey-complain-of-racial-discrimination-pay-disparity\/\" title=\"Cardi B, Mariah Carey Complain Of Racial Discrimination, Pay Disparity\">endorsement deal<\/a>\u200b due to his disagreement with the company&#8217;s support\u200d of Colin Kaepernick. However, this claim is false and originates from a satirical \u2062Facebook page. There is no evidence to\u2062 support this \u2063assertion. Additionally, Nike&#8217;s\u200c sales are expected\u200b to drop while Adidas is predicted to see\u200b a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-real-life-iron-man-the-incredible-story-of-elon-musks-rise-to-worlds-richest-man\/\" title=\"\u2018A Real Life Iron-Man\u2019: The Incredible Story Of Elon Musk\u2019s Rise To World\u2019s Richest Man\">profit margin<\/a> increase. The post includes a photo of Butker \u2062with the Nike logo\u2063 and\u2064 a caption alleging\u2062 his rejection of\u200c the deal. This post has been debunked as inaccurate.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"ob-read-more-selector\">\n<p><span>A post <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02Q9978GyrG41qKSGStNVHh4jzHhHcPirq6yEwxPG5zcNnasj4J8DRDrTcLAGUdy75l&#038;id=61556175486946\"><span>shared on Facebook<\/span><\/a><span>  claims Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker rejected a Nike endorsement deal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Verdict: False<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>There is no evidence for this claim. It originates from a satirical Facebook page.<\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Fact Check:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Nike is expected to have a drop in sales as shares dropped 20%, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/retail-consumer\/adidas-set-benefit-nike-struggles-2024-07-09\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reuters<\/a>. Meanwhile, analysts predict that competitor Adidas will see a profit margin that will top its last three years\u2019, the outlet reported.<\/p>\n<p>A Facebook post purports Butker declined a Nike deal. The post shows an image of Butker alongside one of the Nike logo.<\/p>\n<p>Underneath this is the text \u201cHarrison Butker Gently Rejects Nike\u2019s Absurdity: \u2018Still Support That Clown Kaepernick? No Thanks.&#8217;\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The post\u2019s caption reads, in part, \u201cKansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker recently made headlines when he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/netanyahu-to-americans-on-downright-dangerous-iran-deal-have-we-learned-nothing\/\" title=\"Netanyahu to Americans on \u2018Downright Dangerous\u2019 Iran Deal: \u2018Have We Learned Nothing?\u2019\">politely declined<\/a> an endorsement deal with Nike, citing his disagreement with the company\u2019s continued support of former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span>This post is inaccurate, however. The photo says \u201cREAD MORE IN COMMENT.\u201d In the comments, the account posted a link to a site with the URL \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/vshowbizho.cafex.biz\/blog\/harrison-butker-gently-rejects-nikes-absurdity-still-support-that-clown-kaepernick-no-thanks\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vshowbizho.cafex.biz<\/a>,\u201d which does not appear to be a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/american-media-blamed-israel-for-blast-at-gaza-hospital-it-was-all-terrorist-propaganda\/\" title=\"US Media Accused Israel of Gaza Hospital Blast: Pure Terrorist Propaganda\">legitimate news source<\/a>, as the top of the page reads \u201cyour logo\u201d instead of displaying a logo or name. Additionally, the links for the site\u2019s \u201cAbout,\u201d \u201cContact\u201d and \u201cPrivacy Policy\u201d at the bottom of the page are all broken. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The claim originates from a Facebook page called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/InUSA04July\/posts\/pfbid02dUg86Y8S4VKBA3DhtAnMkCD4Cw2qndiozFYyog29b2QJpKKQHtyNDMRXmn9fJwFTl\"><span>Strong Community<\/span><\/a><span>. This page is satirical, as its description reads, \u201cWelcome to the realm of satire and smiles.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>There are no <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Harrison+Butker+rejects+Nike+endorsement+deal&#038;sca_esv=1de0a4ee025c56b1&#038;rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1076US1076&#038;biw=1920&#038;bih=911&#038;tbm=nws&#038;sxsrf=ADLYWII-EFP0UOzVL7i-T5e6-j7rnGOBfA%3A1720548771862&#038;ei=o32NZtKFNKnfp84P1OGTkAU&#038;ved=0ahUKEwiS4_XSx5qHAxWp78kDHdTwBFIQ4dUDCA0&#038;uact=5&#038;oq=Harrison+Butker+rejects+Nike+endorsement+deal&#038;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LW5ld3MiLUhhcnJpc29uIEJ1dGtlciByZWplY3RzIE5pa2UgZW5kb3JzZW1lbnQgZGVhbDIIEAAYogQYiQUyCBAAGIAEGKIEMggQABiABBiiBDIIEAAYgAQYogQyCBAAGIAEGKIESNlcUPMTWJhZcAF4AJABAJgBlQGgAfcbqgEFMTEuMjG4AQPIAQD4AQGYAhagAowUwgIFECEYoAHCAgsQABiABBiRAhiKBcICBRAAGIAEwgILEAAYgAQYhgMYigWYAwCIBgGSBwQyLjIwoAeFaw&#038;sclient=gws-wiz-news\"><span>credible news reports<\/span><\/a><span>  about this interaction between Nike and Butker occurring. <a href=\"https:\/\/checkyourfact.com\/2024\/05\/21\/fact-check-did-harrison-butker-follow-up-commencement-with-this-comment\/\"><strong>(RELATED: Did Harrison Butker Follow Up Commencement With This Comment?)<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Check Your Fact reached out to spokespeople for Nike and the Kansas City Chiefs for comment and will update this piece accordingly if one is received. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Facebook post falsely claims that Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker rejected a Nike endorsement deal. There is no evidence to support this claim, as it originated from a satirical Facebook page. In reality, Nike is expected to experience a decrease in sales while Adidas is predicted to see an increase in profit margins. The post in question shows an image of Butker with the Nike logo and includes a fabricated quote about his reasons for declining the deal. The post directs readers to a suspicious website for more information, which lacks credibility. The claim originated from a satirical Facebook page called Strong Community. There are no legitimate news reports confirming this interaction between Nike and Butker<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":613,"featured_media":2291874,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cdn01.dailycaller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/GettyImages-2160374071-scaled-e1720550948706.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[13348,13420,34523,7591,20101],"class_list":["post-2291873","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-endorsement","tag-fact-check","tag-harrison-butker","tag-nike","tag-rejection"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cdn01.dailycaller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/GettyImages-2160374071-scaled-e1720550948706.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2291873","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/613"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2291873"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2291873\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2291874"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2291873"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2291873"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2291873"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}