Trending Now - Stephen A. Smith Fiercely Criticizes Progressives on Voter ID Debates

WHO:

Stephen A. Smith, host of "Straight Shooter" on SiriusXM

President Trump

Governor Gavin Newsom of California

Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas

Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City

WHAT:

Stephen A. Smith criticized the progressive left regarding voter ID laws, telling them to "shut the hell up."

Smith expressed support for voter ID laws, stating, "Let me state for the record, you should have a damn ID."

The House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which requires proof of U.S. citizenship to register and vote in federal elections.

Smith claimed there was "one illegitimate vote out of 2 million" in Utah, suggesting that voter fraud is exaggerated.

Smith criticized President Trump, stating, "And no matter how bad the Democrats and the Republicans are, nobody at this moment in time is worse than President Trump."

Smith questioned the economic outcomes of Trump's previous campaign promises and the evidence of tariff-driven revenue.

WHERE:

SiriusXM Studio, Washington, D.C.

New York City

WHEN:

Smith's comments were made during the broadcast on March 25th, 2026.

The House passed the SAVE Act prior to March 25th, 2026.

Smith had a conversation with Senator Ted Cruz on November 19th, 2025.

Smith debated on "The View" on December 4th, 2025.

WHY:

Smith argued that voter ID laws are necessary because identification is required for many daily activities.

HOW:

Smith's criticism included references to local policies requiring multiple forms of ID for routine activities, such as shoveling snow in New York City.

(UPDATED March 27, 2026 01:24 UTC)

On March 25, Stephen A. Smith, host of "Straight Shooter" on SiriusXM, criticized the progressive left regarding voter ID laws, urging them to "shut the hell up" while expressing his support for these laws, stating, "you should have a damn ID." He also claimed that there was "one illegitimate vote out of 2 million" in Utah, suggesting that concerns over voter fraud are exaggerated, and took a jab at President Trump, saying, "nobody at this moment in time is worse than President Trump." Smith's comments came shortly after the House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, which requires proof of U.S. citizenship to register and vote in federal elections.