Kansas City Twitter Account Roasts 'Misogynistic' Chiefs Player: Will Taylor Swift Respond?

As Harrison Butker continues to receive blowback for his controversial commencement speech, many are wondering if Taylor Swift will respond.

Fans of the singer were enraged when the Chiefs kicker quoted her song "Bejeweled" in his lecture, but only referred to her as his "teammate's girlfriend." They were also quick to point out the misogynistic, homophobic, and transphobic comments that were present throughout the speech.

Butker encouraged women to that choosing to be a "homemaker" over following their career is a valuable decision, as well as calling Pride Month a "deadly sin." The topics of female empowerment and LGBTQ+ rights are two subjects that Swift is frequently vocal on, making it an odd choice to quote her work before making the condemnations.

Aside from facing the Swiftie fire, TMZ reports that Butker was also roasted by the official Kansas City account on X, saying: "Just a reminder that Harrison Butker lives in the City of Lee's Summit." The statement seemingly intends to distance themselves from the player, since Lee's Summit is 20 minutes away from Arrowhead Stadium.

The Senior Vice President at the NFL, Jonathan Beane, who also serves as the league's chief diversity and inclusion officer, also released a statement following Butker's address, CNN reports.

"Harrison Butker gave a speech in his personal capacity. His views are not those of the NFL as an organization," he said. "The NFL is steadfast in our commitment to inclusion, which only makes our league stronger."

Swift, who is in a relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, has stayed quiet about the speech as it has begun to gain national attention. While she may not be responsible for the actions of her boyfriend's teammates' personal opinion, many Swifties are calling out the Chiefs for employing the controversial player.

The "Cruel Summer" singer has taken to social media to call out the actions of her opposers in the past. In 2022, she called out British musician Damon Albarn for claiming that she did not write her own music.

"I was such a big fan of yours until I saw this. I write ALL of my own songs," the Grammy-winning pop star wrote on X, formerly Twitter. "Your hot take is completely false and SO damaging. You don't have to like my songs but it's really f-ed up to try and discredit my writing. WOW."

The Eras Tour performer also called out Netflix and its original Ginny & Georgia series in 2021, after a character told her mother that she goes "through men faster than Taylor Swift."

"Hey Ginny & Georgia, 2010 called and it wants its lazy, deeply sexist joke back," she posted. "How about we stop degrading hard working women by defining this horse sh- as FuNnY. Also, @netflix after Miss Americana this outfit doesn't look cute on you. Happy Women's History Month I guess."

While she has undoubtedly been made aware of the situation, it is unclear if Swift will make a public statement about the controversy. She currently has a full plate, taking her Eras Tour concert to Sweden this weekend for more sold-out performances.

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Taylor Swift, Kansas City Chiefs, Travis Kelce