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Stephen A. Smith open to Trump debate amid Knicks feud
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith on Sunday said he’s open to debating President Trump amid their feud over the president’s presence at Game 3 of the NBA Finals, where the New York Knicks lost the game. Smith has suggested that the two debate one another over policies and issues. The president, h...
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What happenedStephen A. Smith open to Trump debate amid Knicks feud.
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Right / center-rightStephen A Smith calls Trump an 'upgrade' compared to Biden amid New York Knicks feud
Stephen A. Smith open to Trump debate amid Knicks feud
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Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith on Sunday said he’s open to debating President Trump amid their feud over the president’s presence at Game 3 of the NBA Finals, where the New York Knicks...
Stephen A Smith calls Trump an 'upgrade' compared to Biden amid New York Knicks feud
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Stephen A. Smith called President Donald Trump an "upgrade" from former President Joe Biden in terms of alertness despite their ongoing feud over the NBA Finals.
