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Stephen A. Smith Doubles Down on Jasmine Crockett Critique, Decries ‘Cancel’ Calls

He argues her viral confrontations don’t help constituents, urging a focus on tangible wins across the aisle.

Overview

  • On his SiriusXM show Straight Shooter, Smith said Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s rhetoric is “for the streets” and ineffective for governing.
  • He called efforts to cancel him “shameful” and vowed not to be silenced, saying he intends to expand his platform.
  • Crockett has not issued a direct rebuttal, instead resharing posts from allies such as Willie D and Tamika Mallory that criticized Smith.
  • Tiffany Cross and other commentators blasted Smith’s remarks, as coverage revisited Crockett’s past insults of President Trump and Gov. Greg Abbott.
  • Smith cited Congress.gov in labeling Crockett’s legislative results as mixed with bills stalled in committee, urging cooperation with Trump to deliver for TX-30.