Stephen A. Smith Warns Democrats on Far-Left Flank After 40-Minute Trump Interview
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Updated · Fox News · Nov 13
Stephen A. Smith Warns Democrats on Far-Left Flank After 40-Minute Trump Interview
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Nov 13
Summary
Stephen A. Smith said Democrats face a growing problem from their far-left wing, arguing progressives leave little room for dissent even as the party presents itself as a broad tent.
In a 40-minute White House interview, Smith said Trump was “rigid” and refused to accept blame for the GOP’s midterm losses, insisting weak Republican candidates—not his presidency—caused the defeat.
Smith said he challenged Trump on his own campaign message, noting the president had urged voters to treat the midterms as if he were on the ballot before later arguing that he was not.
He also said Trump pushed back on claims that the Iran war and tariffs hurt voter sentiment and the economy, while dismissing speculation he had been offered the press secretary job.
The exchange let Smith sharpen his criticism of both parties—faulting Trump’s detachment from voter anger while warning Democrats that internal ideological pressure could deepen perceptions of division.