Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr offered a sarcastic critique of President Trump's campaign promises following a wave of Democratic victories in the recent US midterm elections. Kerr, a known critic of Trump, playfully addressed the President's pledge to send Americans $5,000 checks if Republicans maintained control.
'I'm disappointed,' Kerr told reporters when asked about the election outcomes. 'I was looking forward to that $5,000 check we were all going to get. I thought for sure... I already spent it, in fact, and I was so excited about it and sure about it that I spent it already. Now I'm gonna have to figure something out.'
The midterm elections saw a significant shift in political power, with Democrats achieving substantial gains across the country. Reports indicate Democrats flipped multiple US Senate seats in key battleground states and historically Republican-leaning areas, potentially leading to a majority in the Senate. The House of Representatives also saw a considerable number of seats won by Democrats, with vote counting ongoing.
Furthermore, Democrats secured several gubernatorial seats, establishing an advantage in that branch of government as well. These results could portend a challenging final two years of Trump's presidency, marked by potential legislative gridlock in Congress. The overall outcome has been described as a substantial setback for Trump's political movement.