New York Jets star Sauce Gardner speaks out after sparking outrage with anti-Semitic remark when he claimed Jewish people ‘run the world’: ‘That is not what I am about’

New York Jets cornerback Ahmad ‘Sauce’ Gardner admitted he was uneducated after sparking outrage by claiming Jews ‘run the world’ during a livestream appearance.

Gardner, who has enjoyed two seasons with the Jets, made the comment while appearing on popular Jewish streamer Adin Ross’ Kick livestream this week.

“I’m going to be honest, I don’t like any weird, funny shit,” Gardner says in the viral clip. “You all run the world.”

After the backlash ensued, Gardner took to X (formerly Twitter) to say, “I love all the people.” While my intentions were positive, I just learned that people use those same words I shared to express hatred towards Jews.’

“That’s not what I do and I appreciate those who took the time to inform me of that fact.”

WARNING: Strong and offensive language in the following clip

After causing laughter in the room, the NFL star adds: ‘There is a lot of movement around the world. You have to see how they walk around the airport.

Gardner’s controversial comments have sparked widespread criticism on social media, with fans accusing the 23-year-old of anti-Semitism.

‘I don’t like Sauce Gardner anymore,’ wrote one user on X

Another posted: ‘Sauce Gardner plays for the New York Jets broaaaaa don’t say that shit.’

“This man is an anti-Semite,” said a third.

One commented: ‘Level of wrong thinking… 99.’

While another simply said: “Cancel it immediately.”

Gardner clarified that his comments were a compliment. The cornerback also noted that the majority of his agency and marketing team are Jewish.

Ross, who was 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, and previously amassed a large 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.