D.L. Hughley Slams Stephen A. Smith After He Said Black People Can Relate To Trump Because Of His Criminal Trials
D.L. Hughley wants Stephen A. Smith to "stand on" his claims referring to how Black people could relate to the republican presidential candidate Donald Trump because of his criminal trials.
The ESPN host claimed that Black Americans can relate to Trump's legal issues and "suffering" during an interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News on April 18.
"When you see the law...being exercised against him, it is something that Black folks throughout this nation can relate to with some of our historic, iconic figures," Smith said. After his words ignited a firestorm, the host made an apology video claiming his words were "taken out of context."
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"I'm fully aware of the outcry that has ensued because of it a lot of folks in Black America seem pretty pissed at me," Smith, 56, stated. "My words were misconstrued. I'm stating right here for the record that my words were taken out of context, misrepresenting and depicting me in a way I found every bit is insulting and disrespectful."
Despite Smith's non-apology apology, the former 'Kings of Comedy' star wasn't convinced.
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"What insults me is when you say something and pretend like you didn't say it. We heard what you said... You said that Black people relate to Donald Trump. How?" Hughley responded.
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"It says more about what you think is relatable, and what you perceive as relatable — it says more about you than it does about him," the 61-year-old claimed. "What you're saying is we respect criminality, we're swayed by it — we love it. So, don't say you didn't say it."
Trump is facing 88 criminal charges in four cases, of which 34 counts are tied to the hush money indictment. The 45th president is accused of using campaign funds to cover up an alleged affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels.
ENSTARZ reported that Trump's legal team attempted to serve Daniels with subpoena papers, but she reportedly declined to be served, forcing process server Dominic DellaPorte to leave the papers at her feet outside of an NYC bar.
