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Stephen A. Smith continues with Hannity and rips Trump apart

Vaseline October 25, 2024

Stephen A. Smith directed his sharp criticism Thursday at former President Donald Trump. During an appearance on Fox News with Sean Hannity, the sports host lambasted Trump’s character and increasingly bizarre, boisterous speeches.

“Maybe we don’t like something on the left. We may not like something on the right side. These are the two candidates we have to work with,” Smith said. “And if you’re bringing up issues in terms of character or in terms of truthfulness or whatever, let me tell you something right now: You can bring a whole group of Republicans with you, and I’ll have no problem with it. You can’t bring up Trump to make a case against using those arguments. You can’t do that.”

When Hannity suggested that Smith vote for Trump “privately,” the ESPN personality quickly responded: “I told you I’m on the record. I would have voted for almost any Republican except him. Nikki Haley. Chris Christie. But not him.”

Smith has criticized both political parties in the past, blasting Democrats for failing to replace 81-year-old President Joe Biden before Biden stepped aside and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. He has also defended the president against “disrespectful” comments from Republican commentators and has previously told Hannity in the past to “respect your elders.”

In September, Smith praised Harris’ acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention. “She made the case to be the Democratic nominee for president of the United States of America, and reminded people of her credentials in a way that basically, you know, pushed aside the idea that she was a radical leftist,” Smith said. “She was absolutely sensational over the last 25 to 30 minutes, advocating for the American people on behalf of the Democratic Party.”

Speaking to Hannity on Thursday, Smith ripped Trump’s scattered delivery while on stage at campaign rallies. “I know you’re not talking about someone who is clear and convincing and articulates his thoughts clearly, and you’re bragging about Donald Trump,” Smith told Hannity. “We can’t look at the same things you do.”

From talking about wealthy golfer Arnold Palmer to calling the Democratic presidential candidate “retarded” to repeatedly expressing his admiration for dictators, Trump’s rhetoric has grown more hateful and violent in the weeks leading up to the election. Earlier this month, during his speech on Fox News, Trump suggested using military forces against American citizens who oppose him on Election Day, calling Americans who disagree with him the “enemy from within.”