President Biden welcomed the Kansas City Chiefs to the White House, breaking an unofficial rule by trying on a Chiefs helmet. He praised the team for their sportsmanship and recalled their Super Bowl win and the tragedy at their parade. Biden emphasized the need to prevent tragic shootings.
The Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023 to claim the Super Bowl title. Kicker Harrison Butker, who criticized some of Biden's policies, accompanied his teammates to the White House. Butker recently defended his comments at a commencement speech.