President Trump criticizes ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith over NBA Finals attendance
President Trump posted on Truth Social that Stephen A. Smith is unqualified for political office. Smith had criticized the president for attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
The HillPresident Trump posted on Truth Social that sports commentator Stephen A. Smith is an "arrogant fool" and "low IQ individual" who is unqualified for political office. The post followed Smith's criticism of the president's attendance at Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Monday.
Earlier exchange After the loss, President Trump told reporters that Smith is a "nice guy" but lacks the aptitude to run for president. Smith responded on Tuesday's "First Take," saying the president "disrupted our mojo" and appeared to be asleep during parts of the game.
Smith, a longtime Knicks fan, also referenced past comments about former President Joe Biden and asked what the president should be called after appearing to doze off.


