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Josh Pate stands by Donald Trump interview despite mixed reactions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 3:00 PM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Josh Pate stands by Donald Trump interview despite mixed reactions

Summary

Josh Pate reaffirmed his decision to interview Donald Trump on his show during Barrett Media’s Audio Summit on July 10, 2026. He reflected on the lessons learned from the COVID-19 disruption in 2020, emphasizing audience feedback over criticism from others. Pate noted that the interview fell short of expectations, stating that Trump diverged into unrelated topics during their ten-minute conversation. He acknowledged the challenges of interviewing someone outside his typical scope of sports figures but maintained that he received constructive audience feedback following the segment.

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By the Numbers

•Pate spoke at Barrett Media’s Audio Summit on July 10, 2026.
•He shifted his show focus based on audience feedback since 2020.
•Trump's interview deviated from the expected discussion on college football.
•Pate received feedback indicating strong audience interest in the segment.
•He reiterated that instinct drives decision-making in media.

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3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Pate stands by Donald Trump interview: ‘I got really constructive feedback from [my] audience’

What they're saying

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Josh Pate is still standing by the decision to put Donald Trump on his show. Speaking at Barrett Media’s Audio Summit earlier this month, Pate traced the call back to a lesson from 2020, when he had just taken his job at 247Sports, and COVID-19 shut down live sports. He said the biggest misstep he…
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