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Heat Too Hot for Stephen A.? Straight Shooter Now Sorry For Crockett Remarks — But Does He Get It?
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8:24Now PlayingStephen A. Smith apologizes to Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett after his “That ain’t work” comments sparked national backlash.
He admits, “I have to own it,” but defends himself against claims of disrespect and misogyny, insisting his remarks were misunderstood.
Roland Martin and his panel say otherwise — calling out the defensiveness behind the apology, but does Stephen A. really gets it. Does he understand how Washington works?
🔥 “The heat got too hot for Stephen A. Smith.”
🔥 Roland Martin and his panel respond after Smith’s apology to Rep. Jasmine Crockett goes viral.
🔥 “I have to own it,” Smith says — but then doubles down, insisting critics are wrong to call his comments disrespectful.
🔥 Reecie Colbert: “If ‘shut up and dribble’ was a person, it would be Stephen A. Smith.”
🔥 Roland: “He doesn’t understand politics. He should stick to sports.”
🔥 A public apology turns into damage control as the backlash grows.
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