Stephen A. Smith Doesn't Hold Back On Brett Favre's Presidential Endorsement
11/04/2024 04:50 PM
Stephen A. Smith has not shied away from political commentary during the 2024 election cycle.
Smith has, among other things, predicted Kamala Harris will win the presidential election and gotten into a heated exchange with Fox News' Sean Hannity while discussing Donald Trump. Smith, who has said in the past he would vote for a Republican candidate but has made it clear he is not a fan of Trump, also praised pop star Taylor Swift for her endorsement of Harris earlier this fall.
On the latest installment of "The Stephen A. Smith Show," Stephen A. took aim at celebrity endorsements in general, calling out NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre for publicly stumping for Trump.
"Brett Favre, really? He's endorsing someone right now?" Smith said, via Awful Announcing. "Who told him folks care about that kind of subject from him? What they care about are other issues, dare I say are a bit challenging for him these days; I won't get into that."
Smith did not get into it, but he's obviously referring to Favre's alleged involvement in the Mississippi welfare scandal, in which the former star quarterback is alleged to have illegally received funds earmarked for needy Mississippians.
Favre has denied knowing the money was from the welfare fund and as of today, has not been charged with any crimes.
Not to limit his criticism to only one side of the political aisle, Smith also went after LeBron James, who endorsed Harris last week.
"Speaking of LeBron James, let me say this: can we do me a favor, please? Can I ask a personal favor to folks? Especially athletes," Smith said. "If you want to come out and support a presidential candidate, could it be, could you please articulate your issues? I mean, it's real easy to say, 'How is there a choice? I want to think about my kids, my grandkids, my family…' Could you elaborate more extensively, please?
"Other than the fact that he's hated by some, can we talk about her issues? I'm talking about her policies and what she's promoting. See, I get upset when I know there are brilliant brothers and sisters out there, who are well read, have a clue about the issues, but then don't say a damn thing about it when they're encouraging people who to vote for. If you're gonna do that, tell them why! Tell them why!"
Smith went on to admit Trump "scares" him and he's hoping for a president who is "a statesman and who's going to work across the aisle on both sides and strive to get things done.""
The 2024 presidential election is set for tomorrow.
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