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New York Jets cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner admitted he was uneducated after sparking outrage by claiming Jewish people “run the world” during a livestream appearance.
Gardner, who enjoyed two seasons with the Jets, made the comment this week during popular Jewish streamer Adin Ross’ live Kick feed.
“I’ll be honest, I don’t like funny weird things,” Gardner says in the viral clip. “You all run the world.”
After the response was secured, Gardner told X (formerly Twitter), “I love all people. Although my intentions were positive, I just learned that people are using the exact words I shared out of hatred for Jewish people.”
“That is not what I stand for and I appreciate those who took the time to inform me about that.”
New York Jets star Sauce Gardner has sparked outrage by saying Jewish people ‘run the world’
WARNING – Strong and offensive language in the clip below
Gardner, who enjoyed two seasons with the Jets, made the comment while appearing on popular Jewish streamer Adin Ross’ live Kick feed.
After causing laughter in the room, the NFL star adds, “They have so much movement around the world. You should all see how they walk in the airport.”
Gardner’s controversial comments have sparked widespread criticism on social media, with fans accusing the 23-year-old of anti-Semitism.
“I no longer like Sauce Gardner,” one user wrote on X
Another wrote: ‘Sauce Gardner plays for NY jets brotheraaaaa don’t say that.’
“This man is an anti-Semite,” said a third.
Someone commented: ‘Wrong level… 99.’
While another simply said: ‘Cancel it immediately’.
Gardner clarified that he meant his comments as a compliment. The cornerback also noted that the majority of his agency and marketing team is Jewish.
The cornerback received a lot of criticism on social media for the anti-Semitic comment
Ross, born to Jewish parents, didn’t seem offended by Gardner’s comments and laughed along with rapper Ski Mask and fellow streamers Plaqueboymax, Yourrage and Konvy.
The online personality has 1.17 million followers on Kick, having previously amassed a huge following on rival streaming site Twitch.
Gardner endured a frustrating 2023 season with the Jets, who failed to make the NFL playoffs after going 7-10.
