Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker released a statement following the horrific shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. The incident caused strong reactions to come from many people connected to the NFL world.
Donald Trump suffered an injury on Saturday
Per The USA Today, Trump suffered an injury, and one person in the crowd died:
“Former President Donald Trump survived a brazen assassination attempt Saturday evening as a 20-year-old gunman opened fire on a campaign rally, injuring Trump’s right ear and killing a spectator, officials said.
Trump was rushed off stage with blood dripping on his face after gunshots rang outat the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, and the sniper, identified by the FBI as Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, was killed by Secret Service agents. Two specators were in serious condition.”
Kansas City Chiefs K Harrison Butker released a statement
Butker had a busy week in the spotlight after tennis star Serena Williams took a jab at him during the ESPY Awards this week. Williams said he didn’t have a place in watching women’s sports after his commencement speech, which suggested women would be happier raising children than trying to accomplish feats in the workplace.
In a message contrasting to the commencement speech, Butker released a statement on Friday calling for unity. He released another message on X following the shooting at Trump’s rally.
Butker posted a message on X for the first time since last October.
“Pray for our country,” he wrote.
Pray for our country 🙏🏼
— Harrison Butker (@buttkicker7) July 13, 2024
NFL fans reacted to Butker’s message
Fans had much to say to Butker after his message for prayer.
Thank you Harrison! We’re all praying for him – and for brave warriors like you.
— Dr. Dina McMillan (@drdina1) July 13, 2024
Lord, hear our prayers.
— August II (@sensus_plenio) July 14, 2024
I do everyday and will keep praying for a better AMERICA 🇺🇸 🙏 🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸🙏
— Kr8ive (@Brad_801) July 14, 2024
And our president.
— Chris “Omaha” Hughes (@thechrisahughes) July 13, 2024
🙏🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸
— Corey (@CoreyDeMo26) July 13, 2024
God saved president Trump today.
— Trade Cam Johnson (@SimmonsArc81265) July 13, 2024
Because prayers have always worked. News flash, they don’t. Everyone always offers up thoughts and prayers but not actually action. So yeah I guess prayers for the country because that will make it all better
— Sammy Hughes (@hughes3511) July 13, 2024
You are the man. Proud of your words. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
— Fredera (@Frederi06956938) July 14, 2024
For More Football News:
Follow me on Twitter at @JordanSig. You can also reach out to Jordan Sigler via email at jordanmsigler@gmail.com. To read more of our articles and keep up to date on the latest in college and NFL news, click here!
