Trump criticizes Stephen A. Smith amid NBA Finals commentary
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 11:09 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
President Trump intensified his criticism of ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith during a Truth Social post on June 10, 2026. Trump referred to Smith as "an arrogant fool" and "dumb as a rock," reflecting ongoing tensions since Trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. The dispute escalated after Smith lambasted Trump's attendance, suggesting it was inappropriate. In response to Smith's comments about blaming Trump for a Knicks playoff loss, Trump claimed Smith is not fit for political aspirations and lacks the necessary aptitude. This back-and-forth marks a continued feud between the two figures in the wake of the NBA Finals appearance.
- •Trump posted insults about Smith on Truth Social.
- •Tension between Trump and Smith stems from NBA Finals remarks.
- •Smith criticized Trump's attendance at Game 3.
- •Trump labeled Smith politically unqualified.
- •Knicks lost Game 3, ending a playoff streak.
- 3:23 PMYahoo Sports — Donald Trump calls Stephen A. Smith 'dumb as a rock' in scathing post
- 11:09 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Dumb as a Rock’: Trump Shreds ‘Arrogant Fool’ Stephen A. Smith in Early Morning Rant
"President Trump had some fresh-squeezed rage with his breakfast on Wednesday morning as he ripped into ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith in an early morning Truth Social tirade.
"The feud between Donald Trump and ESPN star Stephen A. Smith continued when the president responded to Smith's criticism on Truth Social.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 3:23 PMDonald Trump calls Stephen A. Smith 'dumb as a rock' in scathing post
The feud between Donald Trump and ESPN star Stephen A. Smith continued when the president responded to Smith's criticism on Truth Social.
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 11:09 AM‘Dumb as a Rock’: Trump Shreds ‘Arrogant Fool’ Stephen A. Smith in Early Morning Rant
President Trump had some fresh-squeezed rage with his breakfast on Wednesday morning as he ripped into ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith in an early morning Truth Social tirade.
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