Sen. Josh Hawley Hosts Campaign Rally in Missouri with Endorsement from NFL Kicker

Senator Josh Hawley, a prominent Republican political figure, held a campaign rally in Parkville, Missouri, on Thursday afternoon. The event is significant as it one of the major steps in his campaign with under a month left until the November elections.

Among the attendees was Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, who made his first-ever political endorsement at the rally. Butker’s endorsement is noteworthy as he is a well-known sports figure, and his presence was met with enthusiastic applause from the hundreds gathered.

When asked about Butker’s endorsement, Sen. Hawley expressed, “It’s awesome to have a friend on the campaign trail and I have such respect for Harrison both on and off the field.” Butker took the opportunity to briefly address the crowd, discussing his support for Hawley’s positions on religion and abortion, areas where he has previously faced criticism.

“So thankful for Sen. Hawley for his pro-life stance,” stated Butker. He further remarked on the importance of strong borders and the need to protect the country, aligning with Hawley’s immigration policy.

In his address, Hawley concentrated on key themes such as immigration, abortion, and the economy, often targeting his opponent’s perspectives on these issues. Outside the venue, a modest group of abortion rights activists gathered, advocating for Amendment 3, a proposal that Hawley has openly declared he does not support.

In response to questions about the dissemination of misinformation related to hurricane relief, partly attributed to former President Donald Trump, Hawley refrained from disavowing the misinformation. He, however, emphasized his readiness to tackle FEMA funding issues in Congress. “And if the president needs to call Congress back into session to appropriate money for those hurricanes, he should do that,” Hawley commented. “But it better not go to illegal immigrant relief and resettlement.”

The senator’s campaign continued with two additional events in the St. Louis area and Missouri’s Bootheel on the same day.