'Warriors' Steve Kerr Reacts to Trump Assassination Attempt: A Dark Day in America'
Sports | July 14, 2024, 1:44 p.m.
USA Basketball head coach Steve Kerr expressed deep concern and disappointment over the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump, calling it a "demoralizing day for our country." Kerr, a vocal advocate for gun control, spoke out while in Abu Dhabi with the men’s Olympic basketball team. The incident, where a 20-year-old attempted to shoot Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, highlights the political division and gun culture in America. Kerr emphasized the importance of representing the country in a respectful and dignified manner, especially during the upcoming Paris Olympics. The former president survived the attack, but one rally goer was killed and two others injured. Kerr's personal experience with violence, as his father was assassinated in Beirut in 1984, adds to his strong stance on this issue. The coach's powerful words serve as a reminder of the challenges faced by the nation and the urgent need for unity and change.