{"id":2521411,"date":"2025-12-15T14:55:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T19:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/stephen-a-smith-says-invitations-to-dem-leaders-went-unanswered\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T14:55:58","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T19:55:58","slug":"stephen-a-smith-says-invitations-to-dem-leaders-went-unanswered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/stephen-a-smith-says-invitations-to-dem-leaders-went-unanswered\/","title":{"rendered":"Stephen A. Smith says invitations to Dem leaders went unanswered"},"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\">20<\/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-says-invitations-to-dem-leaders-went-unanswered%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=2521411&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--><p>Stephen A. Smith, host of the SiriusXM political talk show *Straight Shooter with Stephen A.*,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-obstruct-plan-to-increase-funding-to-vaccinate-teachers\/\" title=\"Democrats Obstruct Plan To Increase Funding To Vaccinate Teachers\">expressed frustration<\/a> that several prominent Democratic leaders have not responded to his invitations to appear on his program. Despite his promise to feature both Republican and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/these-democrats-rushed-to-the-border-when-trump-was-president-are-now-quiet-under-bidens-border-crisis\/\" title=\"These Democrats Rushed To The Border When Trump Was President, Are Now Quiet Under Biden\u2019s \u2018Border Crisis\u2019\">democratic figures<\/a>, notable Democrats such as Gov. Gavin Newsom, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer have yet to participate. Smith noted that all Republicans he invited have accepted or agreed to appear. While Crockett, Schumer, and Ocasio-Cortez remain active in politics with recent announcements and campaigns, Smith has engaged in a public disagreement with Crockett, for which he later apologized. The only Democratic leader to regularly appear on his show is House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, whom Smith praised. The show aims to feature influential guests from politics and other fields, with Smith providing candid commentary on current issues.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Stephen A. Smith says interview invitations for Democratic leaders went unanswered<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2443384\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Talk show host <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/entertainment\/3853144\/stephen-a-smith-walks-out-tv-segment-government-shutdown\/\">Stephen A. Smith<\/a> lamented that his invitations to Democratic leaders to <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/entertainment\/3790017\/stephen-a-smith-launches-political-talk-show\/\">appear on his SiriusXM show<\/a> have gone unanswered.<\/p>\n<p>Since the launch of <em>Straight Shooter with Stephen A. <\/em>on Sept. 17, Smith promised a lineup of Republican and Democratic figures. However, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/business\/2025\/09\/02\/stephen-a-smith-politics-siriusxm-show\/\">his reported promise<\/a> to the <em>Washington Post<\/em> that Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/gavin-newsom\/\">Gavin Newsom<\/a> (D-CA) would be among the first guests has yet to come to fruition.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/entertainment\/3917926\/landman-blasts-the-view-paramount\/\">&#8216;Landman&#8217; blasts &#8216;bunch of pissed-off millionaires&#8217; hosting &#8216;The View&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/entertainment\/3917749\/celebrities-politicians-mourn-loss-rob-reiner\/\">Celebrities and politicians mourn the loss of Rob Reiner and wife Michele<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3917666\/democratic-donor-rob-reiner-wife-found-dead-what-we-know\/\">Major Democratic donor Rob Reiner and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >wife found dead<\/a> in home: What we know<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Smith complained about the lack of response from the Democratic invitees on an episode of his show.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;[Rep[Rep<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jasmine-crockett\/\">Jasmine Crockett<\/a> (D-TX)]has been on this air or invited on this show for four months.[Rep[Rep<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/alexandria-ocasio-cortez\/\">Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez<\/a> (D-NY)]has been invited on the show for four months. Gavin Newsom has been invited on this show for longer than that,&rdquo; Smith said during a Nov. 14 episode. &ldquo;[SenateMinorityLeader[SenateMinorityLeader<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/chuck-schumer\/\">Chuck Schumer&rsquo;s<\/a> (D-NY)]been invited on this show. Hasn&rsquo;t shown up. Where they at?&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Every single Republican I have asked to show up on this show has either said yes or that they&rsquo;re coming. Not the Dems. Why?&rdquo; Smith added.<\/p>\n<p>Since Smith&rsquo;s on-air complaint, Crockett has announced <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3910362\/jasmine-crockett-running-texas-senate-colin-allred-drop-out\/\">her bid for Senate<\/a>. Newsom has since announced he will <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3912087\/gavin-newsom-announces-new-memoir-2026\/\">release a memoir<\/a>. From the time the government shutdown ended on Nov. 12, Schumer has <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3888813\/khanna-schumer-handling-of-shutdown-final-straw\/\">faced increasing criticism<\/a> of his leadership. Ocasio-Cortez continues to spur speculation that she may be a contender for the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3878934\/cruz-aoc-mamdani-2028-democratic-nomination\/\">Democratic presidential candidate<\/a> in 2028.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>However, Smith has publicly criticized Crockett on his show, prompting a public spat between them that resulted in Smith <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/bZB4SQOXChQ?si=bYPBy4VyybEbYrOy\">apologizing to the representative<\/a> on air in October.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Smith gave a shout-out to the lone Democratic leader who has accepted an invitation, and implied he could appear again: &ldquo;Props to[HouseMinorityLeader[HouseMinorityLeader<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/hakeem-jeffries\/\">Hakeem Jeffries<\/a> (D-NY)]. He&rsquo;s a friend of the show. Always welcome on here. I like that man. I respect him.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>In its announcement of the new show, SiriusXM promised &ldquo;&lsquo;Straight Shooter&rsquo; will welcome notable figures from the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, and beyond, while offering Smith&rsquo;s trademark no<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/stephen-a-smith-launches-political-talk-show\/\" title=\"... A. ... launches political talk ...\">-nonsense commentary<\/a> on the day&rsquo;s most pressing headlines.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/restoring-america\/equality-not-elitism\/3911544\/halle-berry-right-about-gavin-newsom-women-healthcare\/\"><strong>RESTORING AMERICA: HALLE BERRY HAS NO IDEA HOW RIGHT SHE IS ABOUT GAVIN NEWSOM<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Former Chicago Mayor <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/rahm-emanuel\/\">Rahm Emanuel<\/a>, former Texas Rep. Collin Allred, former New York governor <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/andrew-cuomo\/\">Andrew Cuomo<\/a>, and New York City Mayor-elect <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/zohran-mamdani\/\">Zohran Mamdani<\/a> are also among the Democratic guests who have appeared on Smith&rsquo;s show.<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> has reached out to Ocasio-Cortez, Crockett, Schumer, and Newsom for comment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stephen A. 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