Steve Kerr jokes about Trump's $5,000 midterm promise after Democratic wins

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 04:43 · Archive

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr joked about midterm election results, referencing a $5,000 payment Donald Trump had promised.

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr stopped reporters as they were leaving a practice session at Chase Center to bring up the US midterm elections, which took place on Tuesday. Democrats achieved significant wins, taking control of Congress in what some described as a 'blue wave'.

Kerr joked that he was disappointed no one had asked him about the results. He then referenced a $5,000 cheque that Trump had pledged to give to every American adult if Republicans retained control of the House and Senate. Republicans did not retain control.

'I'm disappointed, because I was looking forward to that $5,000 check that we were all gonna get,' Kerr said. 'I already spent it, in fact. And I was so excited and sure about it that I spent it already. So now I'm gonna have to figure something out.'

How it is being reported

• Warriors coach Steve Kerr laughs at GOP midterms after begging reporters for political questionsSteve Kerr stopped reporters after practice at Chase Center to riff on midterm results, months after vowing to dial back his political takes.Fox News · 5 Nov, 03:17
• Steve Kerr trolls $5K Donald Trump check promise with ‘disappointed’ blue wave midterm result commentGolden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr joked about midterm election results, teasing reporters that he missed out on a $5,000 NBA fine for political comments.New York Post · 4 Nov, 22:09

In this story: Steve Kerr · Donald Trump · Golden State Warriors · Republican Party · Democratic Party

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