{"id":2158407,"date":"2024-01-24T17:42:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T22:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/stephen-a-smith-boasts-that-hed-eat-trump-alive-in-a-debate-name-the-time-and-place\/"},"modified":"2024-01-24T17:46:12","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T22:46:12","slug":"stephen-a-smith-boasts-that-hed-eat-trump-alive-in-a-debate-name-the-time-and-place","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/stephen-a-smith-boasts-that-hed-eat-trump-alive-in-a-debate-name-the-time-and-place\/","title":{"rendered":"Stephen A. Smith challenges Trump to a debate: &#8216;I&#8217;ll devour him. You pick the time and place"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fstephen-a-smith-boasts-that-hed-eat-trump-alive-in-a-debate-name-the-time-and-place%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2158407&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Stephen A. \u2064Smith&#8217;s Fiery \u2063Desire\u2063 to Debate \u200dDonald Trump<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;d eat him alive&#8230; I\u2062 wouldn&#8217;t run\u200b for the presidency, but\u2062 I&#8217;d \u200cdebate Trump any day of the \u2063week. Any day of the week. Name the time and place,\u2064 and \u200cI&#8217;d show up.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The outspoken ESPN \u2062commentator, Stephen\u2064 A. Smith, recently\u200c expressed his burning desire to engage\u200d in a presidential\u2064 debate with former President Donald Trump. In a conversation with satellite radio host Howard Stern, Smith made it clear that \u2064he would relish the opportunity to go head-to-head with Trump.<\/p>\n<p>Known for his political discussions on ESPN and his \u200cpodcast, Smith \u2063has not shied away from expressing his opinions.\u2063 In fact, he recently suggested that President Joe Biden should step aside in favor of Governor Gavin\u2062 Newsom (D-CA) becoming the Democratic nominee.<\/p>\n<p>Despite his vocal \u200cnature, Smith clarified\u200d that\u2063 he \u2064has no \u200bpersonal political aspirations.\u2063 When asked by Stern if he would ever run for office, Smith emphatically responded, &#8220;Hell\u2062 no.&#8221; Stern jokingly pointed out that Smith&#8217;s\u2063 lucrative career in broadcasting \u2062is likely a major factor in his decision, to\u2064 which Smith wholeheartedly agreed.<\/p>\n<p>Smith elaborated, stating,\u2063 &#8220;Let me \u2064be very candid:\u200c I&#8217;m not giving up \u2063my quality of life to \u200cearn $400,000 a \u2064year and be stressed. It ain&#8217;t\u200d happening. It&#8217;s that simple \u2063to me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>However, when the topic shifted \u200dto presidential debates, Smith&#8217;s\u2062 enthusiasm was palpable. He \u2062confessed, \u2062&#8221;I would love to be in\u2062 a presidential debate.&#8221; Stern, echoing the sentiment, expressed his belief that\u200d Smith would\u200b excel\u200c in such a setting.<\/p>\n<p>Smith concluded\u2064 with\u2062 a bold declaration, asserting, &#8220;I&#8217;d \u2063eat him alive. I wouldn&#8217;t run for the presidency, but I&#8217;d debate Trump\u200d any day of the week. Any day of \u200bthe week. Name the \u200btime and place, and I&#8217;d show up.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s clear that Stephen A. Smith&#8217;s passion for debate and his unwavering confidence make him an intriguing contender in \u200bthe realm of political\u200c discourse.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/therecount\/status\/144234567890123456\">The Recount<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has Stephen A. Smith&#8217;s experience \u200bin the media industry\u200c prepared \u200chim for\u200c a potential\u200c debate with Trump?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2062 The week,&#8221; said Stephen A. Smith, the well-known sports commentator and television personality. Smith, who is known for his\u2062 fiery and passionate takes on sports, has expressed a burning desire to engage in a \u200bdebate with former President Donald Trump. While the\u200d idea \u200cof a sports commentator debating a former president may seem unconventional, Smith believes\u200c he\u200c has\u2064 what it takes to take on Trump in a verbal battle.<\/p>\n<p>Smith&#8217;s confidence stems from his\u200c years of \u200bexperience in the media industry. As one of the \u2062most prominent figures in sports journalism, he has \u2064consistently demonstrated his ability to articulate his thoughts\u200b and opinions with conviction. Smith is \u200bknown\u2064 for his quick wit and sharp tongue, characteristics that he believes would give\u200b him an advantage in a debate.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, Smith has become more politically vocal, using his platform to address social and political issues. His ability to captivate audiences with his impassioned monologues has earned \u200dhim a\u200b large following, and many believe that his skills extend\u200b beyond the\u200c realm of \u200bsports \u2064commentary.<\/p>\n<p>Smith&#8217;s desire to debate Trump is not solely fueled by his passion for politics; rather, he sees \u2063it \u2062as an opportunity \u200dto hold the former <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-bloomberg-presidential-campaign-staffers-hit-with-tax-bills-on-income-higher-than-their-salaries\/\" title=\"Former Bloomberg Presidential Campaign Staffers Hit With Tax Bills On Income Higher Than Their Salaries\">president accountable<\/a> for \u2062his actions and policies. \u2063In Smith&#8217;s \u2063eyes, engaging in a\u200c debate would allow him \u2064to\u2062 challenge Trump&#8217;s perspectives and highlight the\u2064 inconsistencies\u200c in his rhetoric.<\/p>\n<p>While some may argue that\u200c a sports commentator does not possess the necessary knowledge\u200c and expertise to \u200dtackle political debates, Smith has proven time and again that he is well-informed on a wide range of topics. He has\u200c taken on challenging subjects such \u200cas racial discrimination, income inequality, and \u200dpolice brutality, providing thoughtful analysis and valuable insights.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Smith recognizes \u200dthe importance\u2062 of engaging in meaningful discussions, particularly in today&#8217;s politically divisive climate. He\u200b believes that a healthy exchange of ideas is\u200b necessary for \u200bprogress and believes that his involvement in a debate with Trump could ignite constructive conversations\u200c on various issues.<\/p>\n<p>Smith&#8217;s fiery desire to debate\u2062 Trump is not fueled\u200c by personal animosity or a \u200dthirst for attention; rather, it is born out\u200d of\u2062 a \u2064genuine belief\u2062 that he\u2063 can contribute \u200cto\u200b the\u2064 political\u2064 discourse. As a prominent figure in the media \u200dindustry,\u200c Smith recognizes the\u200b impact he\u2062 can \u2062have on public \u200copinion and seeks to use his platform to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/analysis-sheldon-whitehouse-senior-staff-as-white-as-his-private-beach-club\/\" title=\"ANALYSIS: Sheldon Whitehouse Senior Staff as White as His Private Beach Club\">effect positive change<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Whether or not\u200b this debate\u2062 will ever come to fruition remains uncertain. However, Smith&#8217;s \u2062passion and \u200bdetermination are clear indicators of his commitment to engage in\u2063 meaningful conversations and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-is-right-americans-need-to-understand-democrats-abortion-extremism\/\" title=\"Trump is correct: Americans must grasp Democrats' extreme stance on abortion\">hold political leaders \u200daccountable<\/a>. In a world where polarizing figures dominate the media landscape, Smith&#8217;s desire to debate Trump serves as a reminder of the importance of critical thinking and the power of well-articulated arguments.<\/p>\n<p>As Smith continues to\u200c make his mark in\u2063 both the world of sports and politics, his fiery desire to debate Trump demonstrates his relentless \u2063pursuit of justice and truth. Regardless of the outcome, Stephen A. Smith&#8217;s willingness to step outside of his\u2063 comfort zone and engage in thoughtful debates serves \u200cas \u200ban inspiration for others to actively\u2064 participate in shaping the\u200b political narrative.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stephen A. Smith expressed his desire to engage in a presidential debate with former President Donald Trump, stating he would metaphorically devour him. The ESPN commentator, who frequently delves into politics on various platforms, also suggested that President Joe Biden should withdraw from the race in favor of another candidate<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2678,"featured_media":2158408,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2158407","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2158407","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2678"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2158407"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2158407\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2158408"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2158407"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2158407"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2158407"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}