Trump escalates feud with Stephen A. Smith after Knicks game
What's new: Trump used Truth Social to call the ESPN host a "low IQ individual" after Smith questioned his NBA Finals appearance.
President Donald Trump intensified his public clash with ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith after Smith criticized his appearance at the New York Knicks' NBA Finals game. In a Truth Social post on Wednesday, Trump called Smith an "arrogant fool" and a "low IQ individual," and mocked any idea of him running for office. Smith had argued on "First Take" and his podcast that Trump's visit disrupted fans and reflected self-interest rather than support for New York. He also broadened his criticism to Trump's America First agenda, the affordability crisis and US involvement in Middle East conflicts. Smith has floated a possible presidential bid in the past, though no campaign was cited.