Key facts
- President Trump called ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith an "arrogant fool" and "low IQ individual" on Truth Social.
- The dispute escalated after Smith criticized Trump's attendance at an NBA Finals game.
- Smith suggested Trump's presence disrupted the Knicks' performance and that he appeared disengaged.
- Trump questioned Smith's intelligence and suitability for political office.
- Smith stated that any president causing "mayhem" should not attend such events.
President Trump escalated his public dispute with ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith, calling him an "arrogant fool" and a "low IQ individual" on his Truth Social platform. The exchange began after Smith criticized Trump's attendance at Game 3 of the NBA Finals, suggesting the president had "no business" being there and that his presence was "selfish" and "narcissistic."
Smith, a New York City native and Knicks fan, stated on NewsNation's "Cuomo" that Trump should have "stayed his a-- at the White House" and that his attendance disrupted the team's performance. The Knicks lost Game 3 to the San Antonio Spurs after a winning streak, leading Smith to question if Trump had jinxed them.