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RandySF

(78,712 posts)
Fri Oct 24, 2025, 12:35 AM 18 hrs ago

Stephen A. Smith Ominously Warns Trump 'Coming' for Sports

Smith said the arrests represent a “nugget of evidence” showing the president’s desire to punish sports leagues that run afoul of him—and warned more leagues may be next.

“Don’t be surprised if the WNBA is next on his list,” he warned. “Because when you have all of these protests that have been goin’ on out there, and people have been protestin’ against him... this man is coming.”

The WNBA has been one of the most openly anti-Trump professional leagues, with players frequently taking part in Black Lives Matter demonstrations and publicly endorsing Democratic candidates.

While there hasn’t been significant backlash to Trump from the NBA during his second term, basketball players famously drew Trump’s ire for participating in Black Lives Matter protests in 2020.


https://www.thedailybeast.com/stephen-a-smith-delivers-ominous-warning-about-trump-coming-for-sports/

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Stephen A. Smith Ominously Warns Trump 'Coming' for Sports (Original Post) RandySF 18 hrs ago OP
a resource which MANY won't let go, imo. elleng 18 hrs ago #1
He wants to F-up the WC BSDemon 18 hrs ago #2
He's always wanted this. no_hypocrisy 12 hrs ago #3

BSDemon

(51 posts)
2. He wants to F-up the WC
Fri Oct 24, 2025, 12:39 AM
18 hrs ago

I bet that MAGAts will start to bitch about the WC being 'unAmerican'

no_hypocrisy

(53,541 posts)
3. He's always wanted this.
Fri Oct 24, 2025, 06:57 AM
12 hrs ago

Exhibit One: Trump "organizes" the American Football League to compete with the NFL in the 80s.

Exhibit Two: LIV Golf. Donald Trump's properties are a significant part of LIV Golf's schedule, with his courses hosting LIV events and, for the first time, the PGA Tour in 2026. (Because the PGA is essentially avoiding Trump courses.) Wouldn't be surprised if he owns a significant interest in the organization.

Why wouldn't Trump go after the NBA. Lots of money there too.

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