Stephen A. Smith has been vocal about his thoughts on the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, especially the heated debates between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Following their first debate, Smith initially shared his take but became even more emphatic during his Thursday episode of The Stephen A. Smith Show. In no uncertain terms, the ESPN personality declared that Harris decisively “whipped” Trump during the debate, offering a detailed analysis of her strategy.
According to Smith, Harris employed a clever tactic by playing the role of an agitator, a role often associated with Trump himself. Throughout his political career, Trump has been known for throwing his opponents off balance with sharp retorts and interruptions. But this time, Smith argued, Harris turned the tables. “I’m not going to mince my words,” Smith said. “She whipped his [expletive]… She played the role of agitator. She did what Trump did. She reversed it.”
Smith praised Harris for being able to make Trump lose focus during key moments in the debate, a shift in dynamics that he believed worked in Harris’ favor. However, not everyone agreed with Smith’s assessment.
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Many fans took to the comments section to voice their displeasure with Smith’s praise for Harris, arguing that her performance was not as strong as he suggested. Some pointed out that Harris dodged questions about her record as Vice President under Joe Biden and implied she had an unfair advantage due to the debate moderators.
One user responded, “You are correct she flipped the script, but also ignored every question asked, including the first and most important one. Where was the pushback from the moderators on her answers? Nonexistent.”
Another fan criticized Harris for failing to outline her policies or defend her current role in government, writing, “Also, name her policies? And ask why she HASN’T done anything NOW as the second most powerful person in this country??? Kamala is toast!!”
Others accused Smith of overlooking key parts of the debate. “You didn’t even watch the debate. Quit avoiding the fact that she tiptoed around so many key questions… Get your facts correct,” another critic wrote.
While Smith’s take on the debate certainly drew a mix of reactions, it underscores the passion and division surrounding the 2024 election. As the campaign continues to unfold, it’s clear that opinions about the candidates, their strategies, and their debate performances will remain fiercely debated by both political pundits and everyday voters alike.
