Before his appearance on “First Take” on Tuesday morning, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith discussed several political topics with Howard Stern. During the conversation, Smith expressed his eagerness to debate former President Donald Trump, claiming he would “eat him alive” in a presidential debate.
While emphasizing that he wouldn’t run for the presidency, Smith stated, “I would love to be in a presidential debate. I’d eat him alive. I wouldn’t run for the presidency, but I’d debate Trump any day of the week. Name the time and place, and I’ll show up!”
Additionally, Smith mentioned that he wouldn’t allow Trump to give him an insulting nickname and emphasized the potential material he would have if Trump commented on his appearance.
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The idea of a debate between Smith and Trump generated significant interest on social media, with many considering it must-see television. The debate’s nature, whether political or focused on sports, became a point of speculation.
The prospect of a hypothetical debate between Stephen A. Smith and Donald Trump was seen by some as a potential pay-per-view bonanza, with fans expressing a willingness to pay big money to witness such an event.