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Stephen A Smith doubles down on Trump dinner, challenges critics by asking, 'What the f--- are you doing?'

Stephen A Smith's challenge to critics over the Trump dinner drives keyword relevance.

What happened: Stephen A. Smith defended his White House meeting with President Donald Trump on his "Straight Shooter" show, challenging critics and criticizing comedian D.L. Why it matters: Smith said he urged Trump to speak out against reduced corporate giving to HBCUs, and said Trump called afterward to say he would address it with HBCU officials. Fox News contributor Joe Concha said Smith and Maher represent a "dying breed" who believe in exchanging ideas.
Stephen A. Smith defended his White House meeting with President Donald Trump on his "Straight Shooter" show, challenging critics and criticizing comedian D.L.
Smith said he urged Trump to speak out against reduced corporate giving to HBCUs, and said Trump called afterward to say he would address it with HBCU officials. Fox News contributor Joe Concha said Smith and Maher represent a "dying breed" who believe in exchanging ideas.
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