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Stephen A. Smith Slams Senator Kelly’s Viral Disobedience Video

11/28/2025

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Stephen A. Smith, ESPN commentator on SiriusXM, criticized Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) for a viral video urging service members to disobey President Donald Trump.
He argued Kelly overstepped by publicly urging disobedience and should have followed proper procedures to raise concerns.
He cited a lack of specifics and said the Department of Defense is investigating Kelly.
Trump condemned the video as seditious, while some GOP senators defended Kelly.

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Stephen A. Smith, ESPN commentator on SiriusXM, criticized Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) for a viral video urging service members to disobey President Donald Trump.
He argued Kelly overstepped by publicly urging disobedience and should have followed proper procedures to raise concerns.
He cited a lack of specifics and said the Department of Defense is investigating Kelly.
Trump condemned the video as seditious, while some GOP senators defended Kelly.