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Stephen A. Smith Blames Trump for Knicks Loss, Refuses Apology

6/13/2026

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ESPN sportscaster Stephen A. Smith blamed President Donald Trump for the Knicks’ Game 3 loss on June 12, 2026.
President Donald Trump’s motorcade was booed entering Madison Square Garden and again when his face appeared on the Jumbotron.
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on June 11, 2026 calling Stephen A. Smith an arrogant fool and low-IQ.
Stephen A. Smith appeared on Sean Hannity’s show on June 12, 2026 and refused to apologize.

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ESPN sportscaster Stephen A. Smith blamed President Donald Trump for the Knicks’ Game 3 loss on June 12, 2026.
President Donald Trump’s motorcade was booed entering Madison Square Garden and again when his face appeared on the Jumbotron.
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on June 11, 2026 calling Stephen A. Smith an arrogant fool and low-IQ.
Stephen A. Smith appeared on Sean Hannity’s show on June 12, 2026 and refused to apologize.