‘What Is The Purpose Of This?’: Stephen A. Smith Explodes At Judge For Scheduling Trump Sentencing Before Inauguration
1 sourceUpdated Jul 1, 2026
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith lashed out Monday at Judge Juan Merchan for his decision to schedule President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing days before his Jan. 20 inauguration. Merchan on Friday ordered Trump to appear for…
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