Trump Tells Stephen A. Smith He Would Beat Obama Again
President Trump told ESPN's Stephen A. Smith he would beat Barack Obama in a 2028 race, calling the former president overrated.
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President Trump floored ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith, according to RedState, by saying he would defeat Barack Obama in a hypothetical 2028 election. The two men spoke during a 40-minute interview at the White House on Thursday. Trump called the president highly overrated during their conversation.
Smith told Fox News host Sean Hannity that the pair discussed the recent midterm election results. He said the GOP essentially got slaughtered in those contests. Smith noted that Trump refused to accept any blame for the poor showing by Republican candidates.
The Midterm Talk
Smith described the midterm losses as devastating for the Republican party. He pressed Trump on why so many voters stayed home during the election. Trump replied that he wasn’t on the ballot for those races. Smith argued this answer made no sense given Trump’s own calls for voters to act as if he were running.
Smith said he asked Trump if he was willing to point the finger at himself. The President remained immovable on that point. Trump believes the candidates themselves were not great enough to win. He feels the results would have been different if he were the one running.
Smith told Hannity that Trump refused to accept that the voters were unhappy with his leadership. The commentator believes the American people made a clear statement against the current direction of the country. He sees the blue wave as a rejection of Trump’s detached style.
Beating Obama
When asked who would win between Trump and Obama, Trump gave a confident answer. He claimed he holds the all-time records in Texas and Florida.
Trump described Obama as a divider when pressed on why he holds that view. The President did not shy away from the comparison. He believes his own record speaks for itself against the former leader. This exchange highlights Trump’s continued focus on his past electoral victories.
The Press Secretary Question
Reporters also asked Smith if Trump offered him the White House press secretary job. Smith laughed off the idea and said the offer never happened.
Smith explained that he lives a very affluent life thanks to ESPN and Disney. He said he would not take a massive pay cut for any role except the presidency. He called the speculation about the job absolutely hilarious. Smith made it clear he has no interest in that position.