Media star Stephen A. Smith is drawing attention far beyond sports after releasing a blunt video criticizing what he describes as “Trump Derangement Syndrome” and the destructive path it has taken many on the political left.
Smith, who until recently was floated in some Democrat circles as a potential political figure, directly challenges obsessive anti-Trump rhetoric.
In the video, he argues that hatred of President Trump has become so consuming that it has distorted judgment, silenced self-reflection, and pushed voters away rather than persuading them.
Rather than defending Trump personally, Smith focuses on the consequences of constant outrage — warning that it has alienated working Americans and weakened the Democratic Party’s ability to speak credibly about real-world issues. He urges Democrats to “wake up,” reassess their priorities, and recognize how far political hostility has gone.