Stephen A. Responds to Jemele Hill, Charlamagne tha God & D.L. Hughley Over His Dinner With Trump

https://sxm.app.link/YouTubeSAS Stephen A. Smith addresses the backlash surrounding his recent visit to the White House to meet with President Donald Trump alongside Bill Maher. He breaks down his reasons for accepting the invitation, the importance of having a seat at the table to advocate for the Black community, and the reality of HBCU funding under the Trump administration. Stephen A. also responds directly to critics, including DL Hughley and commentators on the Breakfast Club, explaining why diplomacy and pragmatism require speaking directly to those in power, regardless of personal feelings or party lines. He emphasizes that avoiding conversations with the President of the United States equates to leaving potential opportunities and resources for minority communities on the table. Chapters 0:00 - The White House Visit with Bill Maher & Donald Trump 6:15 - Why I Accepted the Invitation to the Oval Office 12:30 - Breaking Down HBCU Funding and the Future Act 20:45 - The Reality of Black Unemployment and the Economy 27:10 - Addressing the Critics: The Breakfast Club & DL Hughley 34:50 - The Importance of Having a Seat at the Table 41:20 - Why You Must Speak to People in Power 44:15 - Final Thoughts and Upcoming Appearances Connect with me on social media: Twitter: https://x.com/stephenasmith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenasmith/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephenasmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephena/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-a-smith-763b31194/