Barack Obama Calls Stephen A. Smith Privately Ahead of 2024 Election Over Criticism
Former President Barack Obama privately called podcast host Stephen A. Smith ahead of the 2024 election to discuss their dynamic and his influence on Smith's opinions, according to a recent revelation by Smith. The call was reportedly made in an effort for the two to clear up any misunderstandings before the election.
Podcast host Stephen A. Smith revealed on Friday that former President Barack Obama called him before the 2024 election to discuss his influence, noting that Obama wanted to speak privately rather than publicly about their conversation. Smith said in an interview that Obama expressed concern over the media's portrayal of Smith and his opinions on politics. The call took place ahead of the 2024 presidential election when Obama was reportedly critical of Biden's campaign strategy. Details of what Obama specifically discussed with Smith remain unclear.
