Staff Reports
Legendary sports commentator Stephen A. Smith is having a change of heart that might make even the most dedicated statisticians raise an eyebrow. The ESPN host, known for his strong opinions and tendency to stir the pot, is vocalizing his regret over casting his vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, and it’s like watching a slow-motion train wreck play out in real time.
Smith, who has long criticized the Democratic Party, is coming clean about a few home truths he appears to have stumbled upon post-election. He had nothing but sharp words concerning the way the Biden Administration has wielded its Department of Justice, especially regarding its aggressive prosecution of political foes. The celebrity-boosted rallies of Harris didn’t exactly win him over either. It’s almost as if he’s suggesting that the glitz and glam are more about showbiz than substance, which should resonate loudly with anyone who has seen a Hollywood awards show.
Steven Smith admits he regrets voting for Kamala Harris over President Trump.
It’s puzzling how individuals who are considered intellectually capable fail to recognize obvious truths until after the fact. pic.twitter.com/7WNdoIP3U8
— Rob (@_ROB_29) December 22, 2024
On Fox News’ “Life, Liberty and Levin,” Smith didn’t shy away from the idea of switching his vote to President Trump, hypothetically speaking, of course. He openly admitted that he isn’t going to reject that possibility anymore, which could send some Democrats into a mild panic. However, he did state that any support given to Trump would come with serious conditions attached—conditions that probably involve proving he can play nice for just a bit. Surprise, surprise.
Smith’s initial reluctance to support Trump stemmed from the idea that Trump could be divisive. Guess he missed the memo about how turmoil-ridden the Democratic Party has become—especially the infighting over what color the sky is on a sunny day. He seemed to wake up and smell the coffee when he mulled some of Trump’s stances on the economy and secure borders, topics that give even the staunchest Democrats nightmares. It’s refreshing to watch someone realize the glaring inconsistencies in the party they once supported.
Now, let’s talk about Smith’s frustration with the Democratic Party’s incessant lecturing on everything from Trump’s ‘mean tweets’ to ideas like defunding the police. All signs point to Smith being fed up with the left’s ideas about open borders and other socially charged agenda items. His take: the American people, much like a worn-out rubber band, can only stretch so far before snapping. After all, who does want to hear about policies that sound more like rehearsed lines from a bad script than actual governance? In the end, Smith’s journey towards political clarity serves as a reminder that sometimes even the most die-hard partisans can find themselves questioning their choices as reality smacks them upside the head.
