ESPN media personality Stephen A. Smith took issue with performative Democrats, who are planning to boycott and/or walk out during President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union address.
Smith, who continues to toy with the idea of running for president in 2028, declared, “This is the kind of stuff that ticks me off!”
“The president of the United States is going to give his State of the Union address, and the Democrats got other plans,” Smith noted. “So, some are talking about walking out in the middle of his speech, others are talking about boycotting it altogether and essentially finding something else to do.”
“I’m here to tell you that neither is acceptable. Neither should be acceptable. At some point in time, ladies and gentlemen, there’s got to be an adult in the room,” he added.
JUST IN 🔥
Stephen A. Smith just **EXPLODED** on these Democrats plotting to boycott President Trump’s State of the Union address this Tuesday:
“This is the kind of stuff that ticks me off!”
I’m right there with Stephen A—sick and tired of these **communists** pulling petty… pic.twitter.com/nEW3WwBnfi
— Reverend Jordan Wells (@WellsJorda89710) February 19, 2026
At least a dozen Democratic lawmakers plan to boycott Trump’s address on Tuesday, opting instead to attend a rally on the National Mall, which is being organized by some of the radical left groups that fund anti-Trump discord.
“The progressive groups MoveOn and MeidasTouch announced Wednesday that they’re hosting the ‘People’s State of the Union’ rally at 8:30 p.m. ET near the Capitol,” NBC News reported. “The event is billed as ‘counterprogramming’ to ‘President Trump’s night full of lies and misplaced priorities for the American people.'”
Social media users suggested that Democrats lose either way. They can look childish by taking their toys and going home, or look childish by sulking throughout the address.
Here’s a quick sampling of responses to the story, as seen on X:
Rare W for Stephen A.. 🔥
— David “Davey” Crockett Jr (@UrpalDavey) February 20, 2026
I hope they ALL stay home and Trump fills their side of the chamber with patriots. What a visual for the country when the whole place stands and cheers, instead of half of the room sitting and scowling.
— Bea Strong (@alloutofbubgum) February 20, 2026
Mr. Smith…. Please understand something…
We are used to the Dems petty sick childish behavior!
And to tell the truth… NONE of us will miss them at the President’s Speech.
I my self feel they are afraid to come as the President has a way of calling the BS out whenever he…— Harpysway (@Harpysway) February 20, 2026
Democrats no longer fight for what they believe in, they just protest what they oppose.
— Hobo (@luke_b70) February 20, 2026
Smith should not be surprised at this point. Dems are so gone they won’t be missed.
— Major Tom 🇺🇸 (@josewales1000) February 19, 2026
If the democrats show up, they’re not going to applaud or stand up anyway. They’re going to end up sending a bad message and looking childish whether they show up or not. It’s a lose-lose situation for them.
Trump wins again 😂
— What is Truth🇺🇸 (@WhatisTruth1776) February 19, 2026
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