Steve Kerr, Sen. Warren Back Harvard in Trump Dispute

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr used a post-game press conference to support Harvard University's refusal to comply with President Donald Trump’s demands to overhaul campus policies, including dismantling DEI programs and restricting student protests. Kerr criticized the administration’s actions as government overreach and wore a Harvard basketball shirt to show solidarity. Harvard President Alan Garber rejected threats to freeze $2.2 billion in federal funding and review the university’s tax-exempt status, defending the institution’s independence and constitutional rights. Senator Elizabeth Warren also voiced her support for Harvard, warning against the politicization of research grants and defending academic autonomy. In response to the administration’s threats, Harvard faculty have filed lawsuits to block the funding freeze. The dispute has drawn national attention to debates over free speech, academic governance, and federal power.