Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr mocked Donald Trump and Republicans on Wednesday with one matter they’ve largely dismissed following the president-elect’s win over Vice President Kamala Harris.
“I’m simply grateful that there wasn’t any voting fraud this time, you recognize,” Kerr sarcastically advised reporters earlier than the Warriors’ win over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.
“Final time, I imply, all these unlawful immigrants who crashed the border and raped and murdered folks after which voted six occasions. That was unlucky. However fortunately, this time, every little thing was clear so it’s nice that each election has been actually legitimate aside from that final one 4 years in the past,” he added.
Kerr emphasised his joke by including that he had a “twinkle in my eye” whereas speaking about voter fraud claims, which Trump and GOP officers notably unfold after his 2020 election loss.
Trump laid the groundwork to repeat related claims previous to this 12 months’s contest, however the president-elect and his allies have primarily kept mum on the subject since outcomes began to reach on Tuesday.
Kerr, a frequent Trump critic, knocked Trump as he backed Harris throughout a speech at the Democratic National Convention this summer.
“I do know, very properly, that talking about politics nowadays comes with dangers. I can see the ‘Shut up and whistle’ tweets being fired off proper now. However I additionally knew, as quickly as I used to be requested, that it was too essential as an American citizen to not converse up in an election of this magnitude,” he stated.
On Wednesday, Kerr emphasised his perception in democracy and wished Trump — and the nation — properly over the subsequent 4 years.
“I would like nothing however one of the best for us, and it’s a posh world. We’ve acquired a variety of fascinating stuff between wars overseas and the worldwide financial system that has shifted every little thing when it comes to what it means for our residents and their day-to-day lives,” he stated.
We Want Your Help
Already contributed? Log in to hide these messages.
“I’m properly conscious I stay in a bubble and I’m one of many luckiest folks on Earth and so I would like what’s finest for us and I hope Trump can ship.”
