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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 an appearance on a live stream.
Gardner, who has enjoyed two seasons with the Jets, made the remark while featuring on popular Jewish streamer Adin Ross' live Kick feed this week.
'Imma be honest, like no funny weird s**t,' Gardner says in the viral clip. 'Y'all run the world.'
After the backlash ensured, Gardner took to X (formerly Twitter) to say: 'I love all people. While my intentions were positive, I just learned that people use those exact words I shared for hate towards Jewish people.'
'That is not what I am about and I appreciate those who took the time to educate me on that fact.'
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
I love all people. While my intentions were positive, I just learned that people use those exact words I shared for hate towards Jewish people. That is not what I am about and I appreciate those who took the time to educate me on that fact.
— SAUCE GARDNER (@iamSauceGardner) March 26, 2024Gardner, who has enjoyed two seasons with the Jets, made the remark while featuring on popular Jewish streamer Adin Ross' live Kick feed
After drawing laughter in the room, the NFL star adds: 'They got so much motion throughout the whole world. Y'all gotta see how they be walking in the airport.'
Gardner's controversial comments have drawn widespread criticism on social media, with fans accusing the 23-year-old of anti-Semitism.
'I no longer like Sauce Gardner,' wrote one user on X
Another posted: 'Sauce Gardner plays for NY jets brothaaaaa don’t be saying that s**t'.
'This man is an antisemite,' said a third.
One commented: 'Wrongthink level... 99.'
While another simply put: 'Cancel him immediately'.
Gardner clarified that he meant his remarks as a compliment. The cornerback also noted that majority of his agency and marketing team is Jewish.
The cornerback has been widely criticized on social media for the anti-Semitic remark
Ross, who was born to Jewish parents, did not appear 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 it into the NFL playoffs after going 7-10.
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