Trump administration announced Monday that Be freezing $ 2.2 billion In several years of subsidies and contracts for Harvard University after the president of the University, Alan M. Garber, announced the same day that the school would not meet the demands of the Trump administration to combat anti -Semitism.
In response, the chief coach of the Golden State Warriors, Steve Kerr Wlee, a Harvard basketball shirt for a press conference on Tuesday night.
“Is something happening?” He joked, laughing the media.
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The chief coach of the Golden State Warriors, Steve Kerr, observes the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies on January 4, 2025 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
“[Harvard coach] Tommy Amaker is a friend of mine. He sent me this shirt, and felt like a great day to use it, “Kerr added.” I believe in academic freedom. I think it is crucial that all our institutions can handle their own issues in the way they want, and should not be shaken and say what to teach, what to say, by our government. That is the dester thing I have heard, but he is the son of the pair for the course at this time. This is me supporting Harvard.
“Greater to follow, on the way to face the stalker.”
Kerr, whose Father Malcolm was a professor in the Middle East and was killed in 1984, has long opposed Trump. Kerr supported Kamala Harris for the 2024 elections.
The chief coach of the Golden State Warriors, Steve Kerr, pronounces a speech at the DNC convention. (Yalonda M. James/San Francisco Chronicle through Getty Images)
Kerr spoke with the journalists after his warriors defeated the Mephis Grizzlies in the game tournament to win the seventh seed at the West Conference.
Garber said the federal government has threatened several universities, including Harvard, about accusations or anti -Semitism on campus. Hey, also noted that the Trump administration issued an updated and extended list of demands, saying that if the school plans to maintain a financial relationship with the federal government, it must be fine.
“Makes it clear that intention is not to work with us to Address anti -Semitism In a cooperative and constructive way, “Garber wrote.” We have informed the Administration through our legal advisor that we will not accept its proposed agreement. “
The chief coach of the Golden State Warriors, Steve Kerr, gestures during the first half against the Miami Heat on January 7, 2025 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
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Earlier this month, a federal working group against semitism announced a review of federal Harvard subsidies and contracts, with a value of almost $ 9 billion, while the university faces an investigation into the anti -Semitism of the campus.
Greg Wehner of Fox News, CB Cotton, Alexis Mcadams and Hanna Panreck contributed to this report.
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