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Stephen A. Smith Walks Off NewsNation Town Hall During Shutdown Clash

He castigated Washington as out of touch, citing an air traffic controller taking DoorDash shifts during the shutdown.

Overview

  • The SiriusXM host left the stage after a heated exchange at a NewsNation forum moderated by Chris Cuomo.
  • Reps. Jim Jordan, Ro Khanna and Madeleine Dean took questions as former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly sparred with them over healthcare.
  • Smith returned to the stage later and rejoined the panel, continuing the discussion.
  • He criticized federal spending, citing a $37.8 trillion national debt and claiming the president sent $20 billion to Argentina.
  • The confrontation occurred as reports indicate some federal employees, including air traffic controllers, have received partial pay during the ongoing shutdown.