The Trump administration announced on Monday that it freeze $ 2.2 billion In multi -year subsidies and contracts for Harvard University after the President of Alan University Mr. Garber announced on the same day that school would not comply with the Trump administration to fight anti -Semitism.
In response, the Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr wore Harvard basketball shirt for a press conference on Tuesday evening.
“Does something happen?” He joked, pulling laughter from the media.
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The Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr looks at the first half against the Memphis grizzlymen on January 4, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP photo / Godofredo A. Vásquez)
“”[Harvard coach] Tommy Amaker is one of my friends. He sent me this shirt, and it was like a beautiful day to wear it, “added Kerr.” I believe in academic freedom. I believe that it is crucial that all our institutions can manage their own business as they wish, and they should not be shaken and say what to teach, what to say by our government. This is the most stupid thing I have ever heard, but it’s a bit equal to the course right now. It’s me to support Harvard.
“Bravo, means of resisting the intimidator.”
Kerr, whose father Malcolm was a professor in the Middle East and was murdered in 1984, has long opposed Trump. Kerr approved Kamala Harris for the 2024 elections.
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr gives a speech to the DNC convention. (Yalonda M. James / San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)
Kerr spoke to journalists after his Warriors beat Memphis’ grizzlewarms in the game tournament to win the seventh seeded from the Western Conference.
Garber said the federal government had threatened with partnerships with several universities, including Harvard, concerning charges of anti -Semitism on campuses. He also noted that the Trump administration had published a list of updated and extended requests, saying that if the school planned to maintain a financial relationship with the federal government, it must comply.
“It is clear that the intention is not to work with us to tackle anti -Semitism In a cooperative and constructive way, “wrote Garber.” We have informed the administration through our legal advice that we will not accept their proposed agreement. “”
The Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr made gestures in the first half against Miami Heat on January 7, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP photo / Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Earlier this month, a working group on federal anti-Semitism announced an examination of Harvard federal subsidies and federal contracts, worth nearly $ 9 billion, while the university faces a survey on campus anti-Semitism.
