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TECH ·UNITED STATES ·July 11, 2026
“Since you so big and bad, why don't you debate me?”
Brad Smith, Vice Chair & President
✦ Summary · July 11, 2026 AI-written summary of the news — not a direct quote

Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith, speaking at Barrett Media’s Audio Summit this month, responded to President Donald Trump’s recent questioning of his intelligence by inviting Trump to a head-to-head debate. Smith, who has previously expressed interest in debating politicians, claimed he could draw a television audience rivaling the Super Bowl and said he has known Trump before his presidency. While Smith does not intend to run for office, he suggested he would appear on a debate stage with any politician he believes has divided the country. Trump is constitutionally barred from a third term, so such a debate would be a special event. The last Trump-Harris debate drew about 67 million viewers, far below Smith’s 100-million prediction.

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