Warriors Steve Kerr regrets Trump ‘buffoon’ comment, reveals political ambitions

In an interview with The New Yorker, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr expressed regret for calling President Trump a “buffoon.’ Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

While Kerr may not view politics in his future, he did walk back certain comments he made regarding President Trump.

When asked about his infamous “buffoon” comment, Kerr expressed regret in his conversation with Bethea.

“But calling the President a buffoon, I kind of regret that, even though I felt it in my heart. It’s better to point out policy decisions, but also American values. What’s wrong with the things that he does.”

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks next to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel, and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche at a press briefing at the White House, following a shooting incident during the annual White House Correspondent Association dinner, in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 25, 2026. REUTERS

Kerr is expected to meet with general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. and owner Joe Lacob in the near future to decide whether he returns for a 13th season to coach Steph Curry and continue their pursuit for a fifth championship together.

Curry said that he wants to play for “multiple” more years, and the Warriors would like Kerr to commit to a multiyear deal and some philosophical changes should he decide to come back, according to ESPN.

As for what his future holds, Kerr didn’t offer many clues. He has had a week to ponder now since he gave the two-hour interview last Monday in his office inside the Warriors’ arena.

Bethea, the interviewer, noted that Kerr “sound[ed] like a guy who wants to come back.”

Kerr responded with a similar answer to the one he gave immediately after the Warriors’ play-in loss to the Suns, when he was asked about walking away from Curry and Draymond Green.

“I don’t want to abandon those guys,” he said. “If Steph and Draymond were retiring this year, I think this would be an easy decision: we all go out together and the organization takes their new path. But it’s not that easy because I think Steph’s going to play another couple of years and I think we can still do some good things together.

“But these are all conversations that will happen in the next week or two and we’ll figure it out. And whatever happens, it’s going to end well. I know that, because it’s too important not to.”