Stephen A. Smith Claims Trump Plotting Revenge On Sports Leagues That Crossed Him

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Stephen A. Smith Claims Trump Plotting Revenge On Sports Leagues That Crossed Him

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

SiriusXM host Stephen A. Smith expressed fear on “The Stephen A. Smith Show” on Thursday that President Donald Trump was taking revenge on sports leagues over their opposition to him. Portland Trail Blazers head coach…

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