Jan Appling Secretary | DeKalb County Republican Party
Jan Appling Secretary | DeKalb County Republican Party
Yesterday on "The View," a discussion between Joy Behar and guest Stephen A. Smith from ESPN centered around the legitimacy of former President Donald Trump's mandate following his election win. Behar questioned the size of Trump's victory, suggesting he did not have a mandate.
Stephen A. Smith, while clarifying that he is not a Trump supporter, argued that Trump indeed has a mandate. He presented data to support his claim, highlighting that Trump won every swing state and increased voter turnout among black, Hispanic, and young demographics. Smith stated, "Eighty-nine percent of the counties shifted to the right," emphasizing his point by saying, "That's a mandate!"
During the exchange, Behar remarked on Trump's initial weeks in office: "His first six weeks feel like six years, doesn’t it?" She challenged the notion of Trump's "landslide" victory by noting his narrow popular vote margin and less than 50 percent general election win.
Smith responded firmly to Behar's skepticism: "It is a mandate, and I’m going to tell you why." He underscored his commitment to truth over political allegiance.
The interaction drew attention online with Townhall.com sharing a clip of the exchange on social media.
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