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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

Trump criticizes Stephen A. Smith amid NBA Finals commentary
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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  • 11:09 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Dumb as a Rock’: Trump Shreds ‘Arrogant Fool’ Stephen A. Smith in Early Morning Rant
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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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