Stephen A. Smith apologizes to Crockett over ‘street verbiage’ remark
- Stephen A. Smith apologized to Democratic Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett for his criticism of her rhetoric, saying he respects her and does not want to be associated with the attacks she faces from President Donald Trump.
- Crockett has gained attention for her strong comments against Republicans, including calling Trump 'a wannabe Hitler.' She mentioned she is considering running for the U.S. Senate in 2026, believing she could win the primary.
- In his apology, Smith invited Crockett for a televised town hall, acknowledging her accomplishments and challenges in a tough political environment. He stated, 'I have no problem apologizing if I’m wrong,' showing his respect for her.
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Stephen A. Smith apologizes to Crockett over ‘street verbiage’ remark
Pundit Stephen A. Smith apologized this week for comments he made criticizing Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) and her approach to politics. Smith, in his previous remarks, had described language Crockett has used to blast Republicans as “rhetoric for the streets” and questioned how it would serve the people in her district. The comments sparked swift…
Stephen A. Smith Apologizes To Texas Rep. Crockett For "Street Verbiage" Comments
Sports commentator and political analyst Stephen A. Smith issued a public apology to Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) on Wednesday, walking back his earlier critique that the congresswoman used “street verbiage.” Last week, during an episode of his SiriusXM show Straight Shooter, Smith offered a harsh assessment of Crockett’s rhetoric when discussing political opponents. Smith claimed […] Stephen A. Smith Apologizes To Texas Rep. Crockett For “Stree…
Stephen A. Smith Apologizes To Jasmine Crockett In Emotional Video
Stephen A. Smith stepped away from sports this week to clear the air on something that’s been following him for weeks. On Wednesday, the ESPN host shared a video on X titled “An Apology to Jasmine Crockett.” The clip, which he called a special edition of his Straight Shooter podcast, featured Smith taking responsibility for how his earlier comments were received and explaining what really happened. He began by apologizing for not addressing the …
Stephen A. Smith Backtracks On Jasmine Crockett Criticism
Stephen A. Smith is backtracking on his comments about U.S rep Jasmine Crockett. Last week, Smith, on his Sirius XM show Straight Shooter, suggested that Crockett’s rhetorical style does not “help your district.” He believes that she focuses too much on attacking Trump rather than helping the constituents in her district. “I have nothing but respect for [Crockett]. I just disagree on what she’s making headlines for because I think it’s counterpr…
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