Stephen A. Smith, a prominent sports media personality, recently shared his thoughts on Elon Musk’s efforts to work alongside President Trump and the White House to reduce the size and scope of the federal government. Speaking on Sean Hannity’s Fox News program, Smith urged Americans to give Musk a chance, despite the concerns raised by some Democrats.
Smith pointed out that while some may feel uneasy about Musk, who was born outside of the U.S. and is not an elected official, there is a deeper issue at hand. He argued that the Democrats are making a serious mistake by criticizing Musk without giving him the opportunity to prove his intentions. “The Democrats are really messing up when it comes to Donald Trump at this particular moment in time,” Smith stated. He went on to explain that although he understands the discomfort with Musk’s non-political background, it’s important to recognize that the state of the federal government is in dire need of reform. He emphasized that after years of mismanagement, Americans should give Musk the benefit of the doubt and allow him to attempt to fix the system.
Musk, along with Trump, has raised concerns about “waste, fraud, and abuse” in the federal workforce and has advocated for an audit to better track where taxpayer dollars are going. His push for the newly-formed Department of Government Efficiency has been met with strong opposition from Democrats and federal unions, but Musk and Trump insist that government spending needs to be drastically reduced.
In addition to his remarks about Musk and Trump, Smith touched on the idea of a presidential run. Although he has hinted at the possibility in recent weeks, he made it clear that he is not eager to enter the political arena. Smith expressed his satisfaction with his current life, stating, “Politics is a cesspool,” and mentioned the difficulties that politicians, especially President Trump, face. His message resonated with conservatives who are frustrated with the state of politics and believe that outsiders like Musk may be the key to much-needed government reform.