Stephen A. Smith Defends His Dinner With Trump: ‘He’s Not Going Away’
"Whether you like it or not, he’s the president of the United States of America," the radio host and commentator says, refusing to apologize The post Stephen A. Smith Defends His Dinner With Trump: ‘He’s Not Going Away’ appeared first on TheWrap .
On Wednesday, Stephen A. Smith defended his decision to dine with President Donald Trump, defending himself on various media platforms, including ABC's "The View" and his SiriusXM show "Straight Shooter." Smith explained that he had three objectives for the dinner: addressing underemployment for Black women, underfunding for HBCUs, and Trump's opposition to the Protect College Sports Act.
Upon arriving at the dinner, Smith said he was surprised by Trump's reception, who later thanked him for sharing his concerns about HBCUs and promised to discuss the topic further. Smith defended his actions, emphasizing that he criticized Trump during their meeting and acknowledged his dissatisfaction with the president's policies, particularly regarding the economy, jobs, and Black unemployment.
Despite facing criticism and a mocking comment from co-host Ana Navarro, Smith maintained that he was not apologizing for attending the dinner nor regretting his stance on Trump's policies. He emphasized that he was not alone in his support for the president, stating that his decision was based on his desire to engage with him directly and contribute to solving the country's issues.
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