ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith makes bold accusations after election results

Stephen A Smith shares his unfiltered opinion on the 2024 presidential election and the costs he believes it will entail Kamala Harris the race.

When the ESPN commentator discussed the election results on the Wednesday, November 6, episode of his podcast, he claimed it was celebrity endorsement of Harris, including by Michelle Obama, Taylor Swift, Oprah Winfrey and more, that ultimately helped Donald Trump makes his way back to the White House.

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After naming a variety of celebrities who expressed support for Harris before the election, Smith addressed it specifically Barack Obama‘s wife and her influence on voters.

Citing a speech by the former first lady in which she said, “A vote for it.” [Trump] is a vote against us,” Smith argued that she may have “alienated” some voters.

“If we don’t agree with you, then are we against you?” he repeated during the podcast episode, asking, “What do you think the men thought about this?” So we have to do what you tell us, otherwise we’re against you? You thought that worked? Do you?” “Does everyone know something about most men? Do you think this will work?”

Smith also blamed Winfrey in part for a comment she made about the possibility of never being able to vote in an election again if Trump won.

“Who believed that?” Smith responded to Winfrey’s bold statement, arguing, “That’s the kind of thing that alienates an electorate, alienates a voter.”

“Because you’re trying to morally confiscate the freedom you tell them you have by letting them know that if you don’t vote the way we say you should vote, you’re worth nothing at all,” he continued, before asking: “Who will do that?” Do you want to do that in a general election? In an economy full of inflation, with over 12 million people crossing the border?”

To sum up his point, Smith said the issue revolves around celebrities who are “incredibly disconnected” from the way of life of the average American citizen.

He said celebrities “wouldn’t come away feeling guilty.” [voters] move them to do something other than what their experience tells them and what they should do about it.

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