ESPN's Sam Ponder Comes to the Defense of Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker

Ponder Calls Out 'Un-American' Critics

ESPN's Sam Ponder has come out in support of Harrison Butker's right to express his views freely. Butker, the kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs, recently made comments that led to a petition from fans calling for his removal from the team.

Ponder's Support for Butker

Ponder took to Instagram Stories to express her support for Butker. She wrote, "I'm so proud of Harrison Butker for speaking his mind. It's un-American to try to silence someone for expressing their views."

Ponder's comments have been met with mixed reactions. Some people agree with her, while others believe that Butker's comments were inappropriate.

Butker's Comments

Butker's comments came in a commencement speech he gave at Liberty University. In the speech, Butker spoke about his faith and his belief that America is a Christian nation.

Butker's comments were met with criticism from some people, who felt that they were divisive and inappropriate for a commencement speech.

Petition to Remove Butker

Following Butker's speech, a petition was created calling for his removal from the Chiefs roster. The petition has garnered over 100,000 signatures.

The Chiefs have not yet commented on the petition, but Ponder's comments have added fuel to the fire.

Conclusion

The debate over Butker's comments is likely to continue. However, Ponder's support for Butker's right to free speech is a reminder that we must all be able to express our views without fear of retribution.