VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-22
“I don't know. We'll find out, but he’s the president of the United States, and I’ll be damned if I’m not going to try,”
Stephen A. Smith · said 2026-10-21 · reported 2026-10-22
Smith defended his decision to meet with President Trump, arguing that engagement is necessary because Trump is the president.
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