Stephen A. Smith Calls Out Democrats
Media heavyweight Stephen A. Smith is calling out the Democratic Party for turning its back on Black Americans—a warning that comes as President Donald J. Trump sees a noticeable rise in support among Black voters heading into 2024.
Smith Says Democrats Have Lost Touch With Black America
Speaking Monday on NewsNation’s “Cuomo”, Smith did not mince words. He accused Democrats of offering recycled talking points while failing to communicate real results to the Black community.
“They might be doing good work at the state and local level, but they’re not telling us,” Smith said. “Why? Because they don’t think they can sell it. They don’t think it’s good enough.”
Smith warned that modern Democrats are more focused on promoting “woke culture,” cancel culture, and fringe social agendas, leaving working-class Black Americans behind.
“You Forgot About Us,” Smith Says to Democrat Leaders
The longtime commentator slammed Democrats for assuming the Black vote is guaranteed.
“With all this stuff about cancel culture, transgender issues, and woke politics—you forgot about us. Why? Because you believe our vote is automatic,” Smith stated, pointing to a mindset entrenched since the 1960s.
He also criticized what he called the party’s “fear-based strategy”—labeling Republicans as racist instead of showcasing any meaningful progress.
Trump’s Direct Appeal to Black Voters Resurfaces in 2024
Smith noted that President Trump’s 2016 message—“What do you have to lose?”—still resonates with many Black voters who are disillusioned with Democrat promises.
“Trump was simply pointing to years of broken promises from the left,” Smith said. “The system has let us down.”
Despite media narratives, Trump has steadily chipped away at the Democratic hold on minority voters by focusing on jobs, opportunity zones, school choice, and law-and-order policies that matter to working families.
Democrats Face Backlash for Taking Voters for Granted
Smith’s remarks echo widespread frustrations among Black community leaders, who say Democrats show up during election season, then vanish once votes are counted. Critics argue that Democrats blame Black voters for losses rather than taking responsibility for lackluster engagement and overpromising.
Smith Hints at Presidential Run—Keeps “All Doors Open”
In a surprise twist, Stephen A. Smith has teased his own possible political future, saying he’s “leaving all doors open” regarding a potential White House bid.
Bottom Line: With Donald Trump gaining traction and high-profile voices like Smith challenging the status quo, Democrats may be facing a long-overdue reckoning with Black voters they’ve long taken for granted.
