The sports analyst said that the sycophancy creates distrust.
Smith torched Donald Trump’s inner circle, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, current DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, and Vice President JD Vance.
On“If I see another one of these administration officials fawning over Donald Trump, I’m going to lose my damn mind,” Smith said. “What happened to just doing your job?” U.S. President Donald Trump holds a Sharpie pen that was custom-made for the White House, during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 26, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn HocksteinThe sports analyst said Secretary of State Marco Rubio was an exception, calling him the “only adult in the room.” People may disagree with this assessment after Rubio was caught wearingATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 02: Stephen A. Smith speaks onstage at day 2 of the 2025 HOPE Global Forum at Signia by Hilton Atlanta on December 02, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.Smith, 58, said he’s fine with Trump officials expressing their loyalty to the president, but noted that the “fawning” creates distrust among the American people. “If you fawn over him so much, you’re shoving or throwing objectivity right out the window,” he continued. “And then the chances of us believing that you would ever disagree with him or you would ever speak against him in any way on behalf of the American people is not something we can trust.” Trump with his eyes closed as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers remarks during the Cabinet meeting at the White House on March 26, 2026.Trump’s top cabinet members have developed a reputation for being sycophantic. The president, 79, even seemed a little bored with it, as he appeared to beSmith, who is known for his boisterous hot takes on the latest sports news, has become quite the outspoken politico in the past months. He even teased a 2028 Democratic presidential bid. He toldWASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 19: Host Stephen A. Smith in conversation with Senator Ted Cruz at a SiriusXM Town Hall event at SiriusXM Studio on November 19, 2025 in Washington, DC.However, it looks like he has put his presidential aspirations on pause. In early March, he told Fox News host Sean Hannity that he didn’t want to become president because of the pay cut. Smith makes about $40 million annually, according toStill, Smith continues to build his political cachet. He frequently discusses politics with lawmakers, mayors, and commentators on his podcast
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