# Stephen A Smith debriefs interview with President Trump, warns Democrats face steep challenge

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/stephen-a-smith-debriefs-interview-with-president-trump-warns-democrats-face-steep-challenge/
- Published: 2026-11-13T03:50:03+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T04:21:37+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/media/stephen-a-smith-debriefs-interview-president-trump-warns-democrats-face-steep-challenge
- Topics: Elections, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Smith says Trump rejected blame for Republican midterm losses.
- Smith linked the losses to voter dissatisfaction with Trump.
- He warned Democrats face divisions over the progressive left.

## Summary

Stephen A. Smith said President Donald Trump would not accept responsibility for Republican losses in the 2026 midterm elections, despite Trump having urged voters to treat the contests as if he were on the ballot. Smith argued the results reflected public dissatisfaction with Trump’s presidency, while also warning that Democrats face divisions over the influence of the progressive left.

In an interview lasting about 40 minutes, Smith said Trump blamed the Republican candidates and maintained that he was not on the ballot. They also discussed the Iran war and tariffs, which Smith said Trump pushed back on as factors affecting voters and the economy. Smith dismissed speculation that he might become White House press secretary, saying he would not take the pay cut, and praised Trump for answering his questions.

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