Stephen A. Smith

Stephen A. Smith Reacts To Michelle Obama Claiming America Isn’t Ready For A Female President: ‘I Believe She Could Win It All If She Ran; Run, Michelle, Run Or Stop Blaming Men’

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Stephen A. Smith Reacts To Michelle Obama Claiming America Isn’t Ready For A Female President: ‘I Believe She Could Win It All If She Ran; Run, Michelle, Run Or Stop Blaming Men’

Sports analyst and rumored presidential candidate Stephen A. Smith commentates on politics again as he reacts to former First Lady Michelle Obama insisting America isn’t ready for a female president — much less a Black one having seen the outcome with 2024 Democratic nominee, former Vice President Kamala Harris. Smith essentially calls for Obama to … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Pulled From ESPN’s ‘NBA Countdown’ Lineup For Rest Of Season, First Joined Show’s Precursor ‘NBA Shootaround’ In 2003

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Stephen A. Smith Pulled From ESPN’s ‘NBA Countdown’ Lineup For Rest Of Season, First Joined Show’s Precursor ‘NBA Shootaround’ In 2003

Wow: an end of an era…for now. On Monday (November 17), ESPN announced the lineup for its ‘NBA Countdown’ team, and it noticeably didn’t include one of the show’s reoccurring hosts, Stephen A. Smith, 58. RELATED: Stephen A. Smith Addresses Alex Ohanian Confronting Him Over Serena Williams Comments Now, Smith first joined the network in … Read more

LeBron James & More Urge Texas State Trooper Who Shoved South Carolina Football Players In Tunnel Be Suspended, Texas A&M Police Later ‘Relieve Him Of Game Day Assignment’

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LeBron James & More Urge Texas State Trooper Who Shoved South Carolina Football Players In Tunnel Be Suspended, Texas A&M Police Later ‘Relieve Him Of Game Day Assignment’

After backlash from LeBron James and more, Texas A&M University Police Department officials have updated that the Texas State trooper who was seen shoving South Carolina football players in a tunnel has been “relieved of his game day assignment.” RELATED: Stephen A. Smith Continues To Address His Viral Confrontation With LeBron James: ‘I Don’t Like … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Slams Democrats After Releasing Jeffrey Epstein Emails Mentioning Donald Trump And Alleged Underage Victims: ‘Why Didn’t They Release Them Under Joe Biden?’

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Stephen A. Smith Slams Democrats After Releasing Jeffrey Epstein Emails Mentioning Donald Trump And Alleged Underage Victims: ‘Why Didn’t They Release Them Under Joe Biden?’

Sports commentator and rumored presidential candidate Stephen A. Smith is again addressing politics as he slams Democrats after those in the House Oversight Committee released Jeffrey Epstein emails mentioning President Donald Trump and alleged underage sex trafficking victims. RELATED: Trump Refuses To Comment On Letter He Allegedly Signed For Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th ‘Birthday Book’ House … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Issues Apology To Jasmine Crockett After Criticism Over His “Rhetoric For The Streets” Comment

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Stephen A. Smith Issues Apology To Jasmine Crockett Stephen A. Smith came through with an apology this week after catching heat for comments he made about Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) and how she handles her political game. Previously, Smith criticized Crockett’s choice of language when clapping back at Republicans, describing it as “rhetoric for the … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Continues To Address His Viral Confrontation With LeBron James: “I Don’t Like His A**”

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Stephen A. Smith Opens Up About His Tense Confrontation With LeBron James Stephen A. Smith didn’t hold back when discussing his now-viral run-in with NBA legend LeBron James. The 58-year-old First Take host unpacked the tension that’s been brewing between them since March — and let’s just say, he wasn’t mincing words. As Smith told … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Speaks Out After Receiving Backlash For His Comments About Jasmine Crockett

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Stephen A. Smith Speaks Out After Receiving Backlash For His Comments About Jasmine Crockett In the latest episode of his Straight Shooter with Stephen A. Smith podcast, Smith laid out the intense backlash he received from Black commentators following his comments, some of whom labeled him as “disrespectful” towards Crockett. In that same episode, he … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Goes Off on Jasmine Crockett Over Her Criticism Of Donald Trump

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Stephen A. Smith Calls Out Jasmine Crockett Over Trump Comments Stephen A. Smith is catching heat after he called out Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) for her criticism of Donald Trump. On a recent episode of his podcast, Straight Shooter with Stephen A. Smith, the outspoken commentator made it clear he’s not impressed with how Democrats … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Responds To Michelle Obama Comparing His Sports Show To Real Housewives

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Stephen A. Smith Fires Back At Michelle Obama’s Real Housewives Comments Stephen A. Smith isn’t staying quiet after Michelle Obama had some choice words for ESPN and his role on the network. In a recent episode of her podcast ‘IMO,’ the former First Lady threw some slick shade, comparing ESPN’s heated sports talk to the … Read more

NFL Hall Of Famer Cris Carter Slams ‘Collusion’ Claims In Shedeur Sanders Draft Drama: ‘Shedeur And Deion Ain’t Running Sh*t, The System Taught Him A Great Lesson’

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NFL Hall Of Famer Cris Carter Slams ‘Collusion’ Claims In Shedeur Sanders Draft Drama: ‘Shedeur And Deion Ain't Running Sh*t, The System Taught Him A Great Lesson’

NFL Hall of Famer Cris Carter shares his thoughts on the Shedeur Sanders 2025 Draft drama and slams claims accusing team owners of “collusion.” Despite denying “collusion,” Carter still says “the system” taught Shedeur Sanders and his father, Deion Sanders, aka “Coach Prime,” “a great lesson.” RELATED: Son Of Falcons Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulbrich Issues … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Accuses ’32’ NFL Team Owners Of Collusion While Comparing Shedeur Sanders To Colin Kaepernick Amid 2025 Draft Drama

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Stephen A. Smith Accuses ’32’ NFL Team Owners Of Collusion While Comparing Shedeur Sanders To Colin Kaepernick Amid 2025 Draft Drama

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith accuses “32” NFL team owners of collusion while comparing Deion Sanders’ son Shedeur Sanders to ousted baller Colin Kaepernick amid Shedeur’s 2025 draft drama. RELATED: Colin Kaepernick Says He’s Still Working To Make NFL Comeback Despite Not Playing For Past 7 Years Although Shedeur has since been drafted by the … Read more

Stephen A. Smith On Why He’s Never Been In Any Career-Ending Scandals Amid Shannon Sharpe Sexual Assault Lawsuit: ‘There Are Certain Behaviors And Proclivities I Won’t Engage In’

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Stephen A. Smith On Why He’s Never Been In Any Career-Ending Scandals Amid Shannon Sharpe Sexual Assault Lawsuit: 'There Are Certain Behaviors And Proclivities I Won't Engage In'

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith is addressing questions asking why he’s never been caught up in any career-ending scandals while speaking on his fellow ESPN analyst Shannon Sharpe’s sexual assault lawsuit controversy.   RELATED: Shannon Sharpe Breaks His Silence On Sexual Assault Lawsuit — Calls It A ‘Shake Down’ And ‘Extortion’ Shannon Sharpe Accused Of … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Speaks Out About His Co-Host Shannon Sharpe’s Lawsuit

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Stephen A. Smith has officially addressed the legal drama surrounding his “First Take” co-host, Shannon Sharpe, and he made it clear he’s not ducking the conversation. On his personal YouTube show, Smith revealed he had direct conversations with ESPN and Disney executives, including co-chairman Jimmy Pitaro, about the $50 million lawsuit Sharpe is facing. “I … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Supports Donald Trump’s Tariffs, But Doesn’t Agree With How He’s Going About Them

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Stephen A. Smith Supports Donald Trump’s Tariffs, But Doesn’t Agree With How He’s Going About Them

ESPN sports analyst Stephen A. Smith says he supports Donald Trump‘s tariffs, however, he doesn’t necessarily agree with how the president is going about them. RELATED: Donald Trump Threatens To Penalize BRICS Nations With 100% Tariffs If They Abandon The U.S. Dollar While addressing the handful of tariffs that Trump has placed upon China, Mexico, … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Teases 2028 Presidential Run: “Leaving All Doors Open

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ESPN’s fiery host Stephen A. Smith just dropped a bombshell—and yes, it’s political. The man known for his bold sports takes is now putting the political world on notice, hinting at a possible run in the 2028 Democratic primary. In a moment that had social media spinning, Smith made it loud and clear: he’s “serious” … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Apologizes For Claiming LeBron James Didn’t Attend Kobe Bryant’s Funeral: ‘I Misspoke, I Corrected Myself, And I Retract Nothing Else’

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Stephen A. Smith Apologizes For Claiming LeBron James Didn’t Attend Kobe Bryant’s Funeral

Stephen A. Smith is issuing an apology after claiming LeBron James didn’t attend Kobe Bryant’s funeral. RELATED: Stephen A. Smith Criticizes LeBron James For His ‘Weak’ Confrontation On Thursday morning (March 27), Stephen A. Smith went on First Take and aired out more of his grievances against LeBron James. The two have previously engaged in … Read more

LeBron James Calls Out Stephen A. Smith Again After Their Confrontation

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LeBron James is setting the record straight and doing it his way. The Lakers legend finally opened up about that viral moment with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, and let’s just say—he didn’t come to play. The clapback came during an interview on The Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday, March 26, where LeBron called out Smith … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Says He ‘Might Have Been Wrong’ About Bronny James After Lakers Game Performance

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Bronny James just gave the world something to talk about—and Stephen A. Smith took notice. After dropping 17 points and 5 assists in a heated matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, even though the Lakers came up short, the 20-year-old had a breakthrough moment that got everybody talking—including one of his loudest critics. Just a few … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Criticizes LeBron James for His ‘Weak’ Confrontation

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Stephen A. Smith isn’t backing down — and he’s making it crystal clear where he stands. The ESPN “First Take” host didn’t just brush off the viral sideline moment with LeBron James — he doubled down on his stance and explained the whole situation in detail on “Gil’s Arena”, a nearly two-and-a-half-hour interview that’s now … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Slams JAY-Z’s ‘Friends’ For Not Publicly Coming To His Defense Before Sexual Assault Accuser Dropped Lawsuit

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Stephen A. Smith Slams JAY-Z's 'Friends' For Not Publicly Coming To His Defense Before Sexual Assault Accuser Dropped Lawsuit

Stephen A. Smith is slamming JAY-Z‘s “friends” for not publicly coming to his defense before his sexual assault accuser and her attorney dropped their lawsuit. RELATED: JAY-Z Granted Permission To File Dismissal Motion In Jane Doe Sexual Assault Case With Diddy As we previously shared, on Friday (February 14), Houston-based attorney Tony Buzbee dropped his … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Addresses Backlash Following His Comments on Serena Williams

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Stephen A. Smith isn’t one to back down from controversy. The outspoken sports commentator has found himself in hot water once again after making comments about Serena Williams’ surprise Super Bowl halftime appearance alongside Kendrick Lamar. Now, he’s clapping back at critics who claim he overstepped. “Please go back and look at exactly what I … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Pleads With LeBron James to Stop Letting His Son Play in NBA Games

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Stephen A. Smith feels like Bronny James isn’t quite ready for the NBA yet after seeing his performance last night.  The son of the NBA’s all-time leading scorer got the call-up from the G-League just in time for Tuesday’s game, and he clocked in 15 minutes on the court—by far his biggest run yet in … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Feels ‘Like A Damn Fool’ For Supporting Kamala Harris In 2024 Presidential Race, Says Donald Trump Keeps His Promises: ‘We Fell For The Okey-Doke’

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Stephen A. Smith Feels 'Like A Damn Fool' For Supporting Kamala Harris In 2024 Presidential Race, Says Donald Trump Keeps His Promises

ESPN’s Sports Analyst Stephen A. Smith claims he feels “like a damn fool” after supporting former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election against President Donald Trump. He further states, “We fell for the okey-doke.” RELATED: Kamala Harris Reportedly Sought Hillary Clinton’s Advice On Coping With Trump Defeat During a recent broadcast of … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Stands by Snoop Dogg and Soulja Boy Following Criticism of Their Crypto Ball Performances

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Stephen A. Smith jumped on his podcast this week to back the rappers who’ve been catching heat for performing at Donald Trump’s Inauguration.  Nelly, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg, and Soulja Boy all rocked the stage at the Crypto Ball before the main event, and Smith wasn’t here for the criticism these artists faced for taking … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Reflects on His Support for Kamala Harris — Says He’s ‘Open’ To Voting For Republican Candidates in Future Elections

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In a recent interview about the 2024 presidential election, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith weighed in on whether he had any second thoughts about throwing his support behind the Democrats. “I voted Democrat, and I got to tell you something right now, I don’t like the fact that I did. I don’t like what I’m seeing,” … Read more

Stephen A. Smith On Jay-Z Rape Allegations: “There Is No Way I Believe This”

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Stephen A. Smith On Jay-Z Rape Allegations: "There Is No Way I Believe This"

Whew! Stephen A. Smith is not going to allow any Jay-Z bashing on his watch. In a passionate defense of his friend, the TV personality explained why he doesn’t believe the rape allegations that have been made against the business mogul. On the latest episode of The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith unpacks the recent … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Says Drake Did Not Like The Comments He Made About Him — Sends New Message To The Rapper

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Stephen A. Smith Says Drake Did Not Like The Comments He Made About Him — Sends New Message To The Rapper

Stephen A. Smith is among those who have weighed in on the ongoing beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, suggesting that Drizzy wasn’t pleased with his remarks… In a recent episode of “The Stephen A. Smith Show,” the ESPN host addressed the Toronto rapper directly, claiming that Drake has seen “some of the things I … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Labels Drake ‘Weak And Sensitive’ For Filing Two Legal Complaints Against UMG Over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”

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Stephen A Smith Labels Drake 'Weak And Sensitive' For Filing Two Legal Complaints Against UMG Over Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us"

Stephen A. Smith is the latest commentator to speak on the latest saga in the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef as he labels Drizzy “weak and sensitive” for filing two legal complaints against UMG (Universal Music Group) over K.Dot’s diss “Not Like Us.” RELATED: Rep For Drake Claims He Did Not Send Cease And Desist … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Calls Out Kamala Harris For Not Doing Interviews Since Becoming Democratic Nominee

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Stephen A. Smith recently took the time to call out Kamala Harris for not doing interviews with the media ever since she became the democratic nominee.  On his show, Stephen A addressed the concern that Harris has primarily focused on rallies and has not participated in interviews. He expressed the opinion that she might be … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Tells Critics of Amber Rose to ‘Kick Rocks’ Following RNC Speech: ‘She Gave A Good Speech’

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On Wednesday, ESPN host Stephen A. Smith spoke out in support of celebrity model Amber Rose, who gave a speech in favor of former President Trump at the Republican National Convention and it went viral. Smith commended Rose for her speech, highlighting how the topics she discussed, such as the economy and inflation, are relevant … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Slams Diddy For Deleting All His Instagram Posts Including Cassie Apology

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Stephen A. Smith is upset with Diddy for deleting all of his posts from his Instagram account, including the apology video that he posted not too long ago.  Diddy’s Instagram account, which has nearly 20 million followers was wiped clean on Thursday. Despite the sudden change, Sean Combs’ account remains active with no alterations to … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Responds To Criticism For Saying Will Smith Still Owes A Conversation To The Black Community 

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Stephen A. Smith recently spoke on his podcast to address his recent comments about Will Smith. 

Stephen A. Smith recently spoke on his podcast to address his recent comments about Will Smith.  As we previously reported, the sports analyst said that the Black community is still awaiting an explanation from Will Smith regarding the viral incident involving the slap directed at Chris Rock during the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony. On Sunday, … Read more

Social Media Reacts To Monica McNutt Leaving Stephen A. Smith Speechless While Discussing ‘First Take’s’ WNBA Coverage

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ports analyst, Monica McNutt has ‘First Take’ trending on X after a heated debate took place on Monday’s episode. As we all know

Sports analyst, Monica McNutt has ‘First Take’ trending on X after a heated debate took place on Monday’s episode. As we all know sports fans all around the world have been voicing their opinions on the hard foul that Chicago Sky player, Chennedy Carter committed on Caitlin Clark.  On today’s episode of the show, McNutt … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Explains Why He Chooses Drake Over Kendrick Lamar

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Stephen A. Smith recently gave his thoughts on a trending topic that is currently going on in hip hop. While making an appearance on Drink Champs

Stephen A. Smith recently gave his thoughts on a trending topic that is currently going on in hip hop. While making an appearance on Drink Champs, the sports analyst explained why he would rather choose Drake over Kendrick Lamar.  “I’m going to go with Drake because even though everybody knows Kendrick Lamar and how gifted … Read more

Mo’Nique Issues Unique Apology To Oprah Winfrey And Tyler Perry After Comments From Greg Mathis And Stephen A. Smith

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Mo’Nique Unique Apology Oprah Winfrey And Tyler Perry After Greg Mathis And Stephen A. Smith Comments

Since going viral with her ‘Club Shay Shay‘ interview, Oscar Award-winning actress and comedian Mo’Nique has issued a unique apology to Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry after hearing critical comments from Greg Mathis and Stephen A. Smith. RELATED: Mo’Nique On Taraji P Henson Revealing Poor Set Conditions On The Color Purple Set — Says Producer … Read more

‘The Jason Lee Show’ Episode 31: Terrell Owens On JAY-Z’s NFL Partnership, Stephen A. Smith Beef, Dating Rumors, And Racism In The NFL

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'The Jason Lee Show' Episode 31 - Terrell Owens On JAY-Z NFL Partnership, Stephen A. Smith Beef, Dating Rumors, And Racism In The NFL

NFL legend and Hall of Famer Terrell Owens joins ‘The Jason Lee Show,’ where he bares it all: from spilling his own tea to getting emotional while talking about grief. As he speaks with host Jason Lee, T.O. talks about racism in the NFL, Colin Kaepernick kneeling, and JAY-Z‘s partnership that followed. T.O. also details his … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Says R. Kelly Has Some Of The Best Love-Making Songs: ‘It’s Okay To Say Now Because He’s In Jail’

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Stephen A. Smith Says R. Kelly Has Some Of The Best Love-Making Songs: ‘It’s Okay To Say Now Because He’s In Jail’

“Sports analyst and podcaster Stephen A. Smith is suggesting that disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly has some of the best love-making songs and that that’s “okay to say now because he’s in jail.” RELATED: Dame Dash Says R. Kelly Is Where He Belongs: ‘I Know Aaliyah, So I Know What He Did’ During the latest … Read more

Is Stephen A. Smith A New Swiftie? Sports Host Praises Taylor Swift After Dropping $20,000 On Tickets

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Is Stephen A. Smith A New Swiftie? Sports Host Praises Taylor Swift After Dropping $20,000 On Tickets

Oop! #Socialites, is ESPN anchor Stephen A. Smith a new Swiftie? The sports host recently sang Taylor Swift her praises after dropping $20,000 on tickets for himself, his daughters and friends. RELATED: Taylor Swift Pisses Off Politician After Skipping Canada On ‘Eras’ Tour, So He Files An ‘Official Grievance’ While we used to hearing hot … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Apologizes After Asking If Kim Kardashian Is A ‘Prostitute’ And If Her Mom Kris Jenner Is A ‘Pimp’

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Stephen A. Smith Apologizes After Asking If Kim Kardashian Is A Prostitute And If Her Mom Kris Jenner Is A Pimp

EPSN personality Stephen A. Smith is backtracking as he apologizes for asking if Kim Kardashian is a “prostitute” and if her mother, Kris Jenner, is a “pimp.” RELATED: Stephen A. Smith Defends Nia Long Following Ime Udoka’s Press Conference Addressing His Affair: “She Still Deserves An Apology” While Smith is no stranger to being in … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Speaks On Donald Trump Being Racist: “He’s Not Against Black People, He’s Against All Things Not Named Trump”

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Stephen A. Smith Speaks On Donald Trump Being Racist: "He's Not Against Black People, He's Against All Things Not Named Trump"

Now you know Stephen A. smith doesn’t shy away from any questions. While speaking at Semafor Media Summit with Fox News, Smith spoke on whether or not he believes former President Donald Trump is a racist.   “I will tell you this, I think when people call him racist and stuff like that – I’ve never … Read more