# Stephen A Smith defends White House dinner with Trump

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/stephen-a-smith-defends-white-house-dinner-with-trump/
- Published: 2026-10-22T00:58:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-22T01:21:12+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/media/stephen-smith-defends-white-house-dinner-trump
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Smith says he will not apologise for meeting Trump.
- He argued engagement is worthwhile while Trump remains president.
- Smith said he challenged Trump on Iran and community issues.

## Summary

Stephen A. Smith defended meeting President Donald Trump, saying on “The View” that he would not apologise for trying to persuade the president on issues affecting his community. He argued that Trump remains in office until 2028 and that people should use every available means to pursue their goals.

Smith met Trump, Bill Maher and Kid Rock at the White House on 15 October. He said he raised the war in Iran several times and that Maher also challenged Trump; the article says the meeting included discussion of historically Black colleges and universities. Smith predicted Republicans would keep the Senate but lose the House after the midterm elections, while rejecting impeachment as a likely way to remove Trump.

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