Stephen A. Smith Drops Trump Mandate Truth Bombs on ‘The View’s’ Hosts [WATCH]

Sports analyst and media personality Stephen A. Smith took a strong stance on The View this week, rejecting claims that President Donald Trump lacks a political mandate.

In a heated discussion, Smith pushed back against assertions that Trump’s approval ratings were historically low, pointing to his significant electoral victories and growing support across key demographics.

During the segment, Smith responded directly to claims that Trump does not have a mandate, questioning how Democrats could ignore the political reality.

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“Did you see me on The View Tuesday afternoon? Did you see when they said, ‘We don’t believe there’s a Trump mandate?’ I said, ‘Oh, really?’” Smith stated.

He went on to counter arguments against Trump’s influence, highlighting his broad electoral success.

“Donald Trump has the lowest approval rating in the first month or so, two months of a presidency in American history. Oh, really? But then he won all the swing states, didn’t he? His popularity elevated within 89% of the counties in the United States of America. Didn’t his popularity elevate within the Black community, the Hispanic community, and the young voters? Didn’t he win the popular vote for the first time in 20 years as a Republican nominee? Did he also win the Electoral College vote? Isn’t he in control of the White House? Don’t the Republicans have the House and the Senate?”

Smith criticized Democrats for refusing to acknowledge Trump’s political dominance, suggesting that they are misleading themselves into believing they can maintain power without significant changes.

“All of that happened, but there’s no Trump mandate? You see the bullshit. Is it bullshit, or is it just that the Democrats are so damn lost that they’re actually going to convince themselves they can do the same old, same old, and still regain power, both in the midterms and in the 2028 election?”

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Smith argued that Trump has built a powerful political operation that will continue to shape the country’s leadership well beyond his presidency.

He pointed to key figures in business and media who support Trump, reinforcing the idea that his influence extends far beyond traditional politics.

“I’m here to tell you that’s not going to happen, because Trump has the power now, and he’s manipulating the proceedings. And in case you didn’t notice, one of his top boys, Elon Musk Doge, owns X. Who else was at the inauguration? Jeff Bezos, the man running TikTok, and Lord knows who else.”

He also noted the significant role of conservative voices in media, highlighting figures like Candace Owens as part of Trump’s broader influence.

“And then you got folks like Candace Owens, who’s a Trump supporter, along with various others, with their microphones, their cameras, and their audience. If you think the Liberals are overcoming that, you go ahead and watch Schumer and those 22 other senators talk their drivel.”

Looking ahead to 2028, Smith predicted that Trump’s successor would likely come from within his political circle.

He named Republican figures such as Senator J.D. Vance and Senator Marco Rubio as strong contenders.

“J.D. Vance or Marco Rubio or somebody will be the next president in 2028. You’ll have nobody but yourselves to blame.”

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Smith’s remarks reflect a growing sentiment that Trump’s political movement is far from over, with Republicans poised to maintain control for years to come.

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