Following backlash stemming his heated sentiments about Rep. Jasmine Crockett earlier this month, Stephen A. Smith is doubling down.

On the latest episode of his show, Straight Shooter with Stephen A. Smith , the commentator addressed the backlash.

“I have nothing but respect for [Crockett]. I just disagree on what she’s making headlines for because I think it’s counterproductive to the ultimate goal,” he explained. Throughout the 41-minute response, Smith feels Crockett is “just being an impediment to what Trump wants ,” but claims he isn’t being disrespectful or misogynistic.

Smith stated, “Here we are, and the word ‘disrespect’ comes in and people try to engage with words, you know, like ‘disrespect’ and ‘implying misogyny’ and all of this other nonsense. Stop it. Can w

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