A post shared on social media purports that Kansas City Chief kicker Harrison Butker has secured a sponsorship from Chick-fil-A.
Verdict: False
The claim is inaccurate. The claim stems from a satirical outlet.
Fact Check:
Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes’s mother reposted a video of the controversial comments Butker made at Kansas’ Benedictine College commencement ceremony captioned it “Amen,” Newsweek reported.
A post shared on Facebook alleges that Butker was recently selected for a sponsorship from fast food chain Chick-fil-A. The post shared a photo of Butker with an image of a Chick-fil-A sign in the corner.
The caption reads, “Breaking: Harrison Butker Secures Sponsorship from Chick-fil-A, ‘He Represents Our Values.’”
The claim is inaccurate. The claim stems from a satirical news outlet called SpaceXmania. There is no press release from Chick-fil-A related to this claim.
The about section of the website features a disclaimer that reads, “Our mission? To bring you the freshest fake news, some sassy analysis, and a good dose of satire, all rolled into one crazy concoction that orbits around Elon Musk and everything that’s lighting up the viral/trending charts.” The post removed any reference to satire or the source of the claim. (RELATED: No, Andy Reid Did Not Say He Would Leave Team If Harrison Butker Was Fired)
This is not the first time misinformation surrounding Butker’s speech has been shared online. Check Your Fact debunked a claim that Harrison Butker followed up in commencement speech by saying women should have “more babies than thoughts.”