With Donald Trump at the epicenter of controversies, Stephen A. Smith offers his favorable opinion of the former US president. First Take host, Stephen A. Smith, has a propensity for stirring up controversies. In the recent past, Smith caught the ire of sports fans when he relegated Rihanna by comparing her with Beyoncé. Of course, Smith later apologized for his statement. This time, Smith had nice things to say about Donald Trump.
Donald Trump has been shrouded with legal cases since his hush money scandal came to light. Mr. Trump allegedly had his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, pay out $130,000 in hush money to former adult star Stormy Daniels.
It’s alleged that the payment was intended to hush up Trump’s affair with Daniels in 2007. Trump is further charged with another felony case.
Another woman was allegedly paid $150,000 in hush money. Trump is reportedly looking at 136 years in prison if proven guilty.
Twitterverse reacts to Stephen A. Smith defending Donald Trump
During Semafor’s inaugural Media Summit, Stephen A. Smith gave his thoughts about his fellow New Yorker. Smith stated that he and Trump have known each other for a long time.
He also added that he “genuinely liked him”. But, Smith also claimed that they don’t talk anymore.
Although they don’t talk anymore, Smith harbors a favorable opinion of Donald Trump. Smith rejected the opinion that Donald Trump was a racist.
Surprisingly, the Twitterverse finally found a common ground with the sports journalist and agreed with him. One user tweeted that Smith’s statement was the “only smart thing he said”. Here is how the people reacted.
Stephen A Smith on Trump:
“I think when people call him racist and stuff like that, I’ve never thought of Trump that way. He’s not against black people…” pic.twitter.com/RLCB7y0Ffn
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) April 10, 2023
When I hear someone say ANYone is racist…I instantly think they always look for the easy answer to anything.
— bossofme (@bossofme7) April 10, 2023
He’s the same person he always was!
— Hey there (@Joseph91966930) April 10, 2023
Because everyone knows you can only be racist against black people…
— Matt Cohen (@MattCoh27787156) April 11, 2023
I love me a good Uncle Tom
— Kuch (@KuchVision) April 10, 2023
— Patty (@patrici82472047) April 10, 2023
Only smart thing he’s said
— Bryan Anderson (@BryanAn14791700) April 10, 2023
You only get labeled a racist when you run a a republican. Even though all the evidence from your past would say otherwise.
— Jackfufu (@jackfufu38) April 10, 2023
Stephen A Smith speaks his mind.
He is right about this.
It’s no use. Before we get to an election chaos will break out.
Biden will seize power and transform the government in the shape of a 1984 Orwellian nightmare.— KCRoyalsFan (@_KC_Royals_Fan_) April 10, 2023
Stephen A. Smith is a confused individual who was recently just another ignorant soul, riding the hate-Trump bandwagon for reasons that he did not fully understand.
— Ray Hyson (@Crazy_Azzhole) April 11, 2023
Trump isn’t racist.
He want racist when he was bankrolling the lifestyles of Sharpton, Jackson and the rest of the black elites.
How about all the rappers and such he hung with?
Y’all let the media use you to make this man a villain because he had already planned to help us.— MQ Lee Smith 〽️ (@marqleesmith) April 11, 2023
Vince McMahon’s wife was once employed by Donald Trump
It’s no secret that Donald Trump has strong ties with Vince McMahon and WWE. The Hall of Famer is famously known for his “Battle of the Billionaires” feud with Vince McMahon at WrestleMania 23. Trump has been a strong supporter of the McMahon family. After Linda McMahon left WWE for politics, she was employed by Donald Trump as a business administrator.
Had an amazing breakfast with Kari Lake, Linda McMahon, and Donald Trump. Some things are definitely afoot to make America great again. pic.twitter.com/eqgoFPW2SV
— Jack Kimble (@RepJackKimble) November 19, 2022
In 2016, Trump nominated Linda McMahon to be the administrator of the Small Business Administration(SBA). Today, Linda McMahon is the chairperson of America First Policy Institute.
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