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President Trump Trashes Stephen A. Smith, Says Smith Doesn't Have A 'High IQ' Amid NBA Finals Beef
Trump said Stephen A. Smith lacks the aptitude to run for president after Smith blamed him for the Knicks’ Game 3 loss, according to reporters.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, where the San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks 115-111, cutting New York's series lead to 2-1.
- Before the game, ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith blamed Trump for a potential Knicks loss, calling his attendance a "selfish" and "narcissistic" decision that disrupted the team's atmosphere.
- Smith argued on "First Take" that Trump had "no business" at the venue, claiming his presence created unnecessary chaos around one of the biggest Knicks games in decades.
- After the game, Trump questioned Smith's presidential aptitude, telling reporters Smith is a "nice guy" but lacks the necessary skills to run for president.
- Critics on social media subsequently argued Trump's "low IQ" label represents a go-to attack toward people of color, drawing attention to the president's rhetoric following the exchange.
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Stephen A. Smith Responds To President Trump’s Postgame Jab: 'You Wanna Talk About IQ'
Monday night’s championship NBA game turned into a political battle between two high-profile Knicks fans. Prior to Game 3 in the Finals against the Spurs, ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith said he would blame President Trump if the Knicks lost due to the commander-in-chief’s presence at Madison Square Garden. Outkick provided the president’s reaction, which included discounting Smith’s supposed presidential ambitions: After attending Game 3 at M…
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