ESPN frontman Stephen A. Smith has been vocal about political issues in recent years, and his latest comments aired this weekend on HBO’s Real Time With Bill Maher reflect his ongoing criticisms of the left’s disconnect with everyday Americans. Specifically, he suggests that many voters perceived Donald Trump as “closer to normal” despite his two impeachments and 34 felony convictions.
Stephen A Smith stuns the Bill Maher crowd into silence as he articulates how Democrats have no one left fighting for the American people:
SAS: “The man was impeached twice, he was convicted on 34 felony counts. The American people still said ‘He’s closer to normal than what… pic.twitter.com/BTHt6ZKIqa— Eric Abbenante (@EricAbbenante) January 25, 2025
“Here’s the deal,” Smith stated. “The man was impeached twice. He was convicted on 34 felony counts. And the American people still said, ‘He’s closer to normal than what we see on the left.’” His critiques extended beyond individual politicians; Smith pointed to the Democratic Party’s failure to uphold their promises as a significant factor in their current political struggles. He asked, “What promises did you keep?” and questioned the party’s connection with voters, noting that many feel there isn’t a voice representing their interests in Congress.
Smith lamented, “What voter out there can look at the Democratic party at this moment in time and say, ‘There’s a voice for us. Somebody that speaks for us, that goes up on Capitol Hill and fights the fights that we want them fighting on our behalf?’ They didn’t do that, and that’s why they’re behinds are home and that man is back in the White House.”
While it remains uncertain if Smith has ulterior motives for his political commentary—beyond simply expanding his audience—he hinted at a potential presidential run on The View after the recent election if he believes he could be a serious contender. Regardless of whether Stephen A. Smith aims to influence politics or views it as a career avenue, it’s evident that he intends to continue voicing his political opinions in the future.
