Steve Kerr’s sarcastic remarks about rape and illegal immigrants spark outrage on social media

Golden State Warriors Head coach Steve Kerr has never mince words regarding President-elect Donald Trump.

Kerr endorses President Biden and then Vice President Kamala Harrisfor the presidency over the summer.

Even as he attended the Democratic National Convention, “in the words of the great Steph Curry… he yelled at Donald Trump, ‘Night, night!’ He hoped to say.”

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US Men’s Basketball Team coach and Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr speaks on stage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 19, 2024 in Chicago. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Instead, Trump is now the first to do so. win the election He is scheduled to become the 47th president on January 20, one defeat since former President Grover Cleveland.

Kerr spoke to reporters on Wednesday ahead of his team’s game against the Boston Celtics and opted to take the high road.

“I believe in democracy. I think the American people spoke and voted for Trump. I want him to be successful in the next four years. I want our country to be successful, too,” Kerr said.

But Kerr then made a sly joke about Trump’s election fraud allegations four years ago, which didn’t go down well.

Team USA head coach Steve Kerr reacts during the Men’s Gold Medal match between Team France and Team USA on Day 15 of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Bercy Arena in Paris on August 10, 2024. (Photo: Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

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“I’m thankful there wasn’t any fraud this time. Last time it was illegal immigrants who crossed the border, raped people, killed people and then voted six times, which was unfortunate,” Kerr said.

His mention of rape and immigrants did not excite social media.

“Steve Kerr should be ashamed of himself. Laken Riley and other innocent Americans were raped and murdered by illegal immigrants… How deaf can you be?” one user said.

“No, that second paragraph made no sense.” added another.

Another said Kerr’s comments were: “absolutely disgusting” and “The American people must give him the justice he deserves.”

“I believe in democracy. I believe in the will of the people. I will do everything I can to support my country and our government. I want nothing but the best for us. This is a complicated world,” Kerr added. “There are a lot of interesting things going on, from wars abroad to the global economy changing everything for our citizens and their daily lives. I’m very aware that I live in a bubble and I’m one of the luckiest people in the world, so I want the best for us, I hope Trump can achieve that .”

Kerr was asked what his message to the team was and he gave Trump’s slogan while trying to keep the basketball tight.

“In our meeting this morning, I told them, ‘Let’s make America great again and beat the Celtics.'”

Team USA head coach Steve Kerr watches the Men’s Group Stage – Group C match between Serbia and the USA on Day 2 of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Lille, France, on July 28, 2024. (Catherine Steenkeste/Getty Images)

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Harris conceded the race on Wednesday.

Fox News predicted earlier in the day that Trump would be the next president after he began tearing down the so-called “blue wall” of battleground states.

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