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Get ya facts straight! Roland rips Stephen A. Smith over his Jasmine Crockett take

2025-10-21 News & Politics
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Roland Martin Systematically Debunks Stephen A. Smith’s Critique of Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett

Discover the factual inaccuracies underpinning Stephen A. Smith’s advice to Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett regarding negotiation tactics. Readers will gain clarity on the specific constitutional powers Congress holds over spending, contrary to popular media narratives.

Short Summary

  • Roland Martin directly confronts Stephen A. Smith’s criticism that Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is too belligerent toward Donald Trump and fails to secure district wins.
  • Martin provides verifiable data proving Smith misstated Crockett’s district size, her legislative accomplishments, and the constitutional reality of federal appropriations.
  • The host highlights documented bipartisan work, including Crockett collaborating with Republicans to secure millions in federal funding for Texas projects.
  • The discussion contrasts Smith’s generalized critique with evidence showing Republican members often criticize funding bills publicly while claiming credit privately.
  • The core takeaway is a demand for political commentators to research facts, warning that unsubstantiated claims lead to being dismissed as an uninformed "blowhard."

This discussion serves as a detailed, evidence-based refutation of media commentary directed at Rep. Crockett. Roland Martin systematically breaks down the political mechanisms Smith appears to misunderstand, particularly concerning the House’s unique power over the budget process. The structure emphasizes documented proof over opinion, comparing Crockett’s actions against the standards applied—or ignored—for her Republican counterparts.

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Top Comments (10)

@jimmybostick8608 2025-10-21

My people are destroyed by the lack of knowledge. Thank you Roland Martin for your expertise

550 15 replies
@dramonmaster222 2025-10-21

Stephen A Smith should stay in the sports lane and out of politics.

441 28 replies
@MsBlackHeart2010 2025-10-21

Rep. Crockett understood the assignment.

266 2 replies
@davidc0807 2025-10-21

Did he say anything about the republicans literally saying we will do all we can to stop President Obama!

238 12 replies
@Rhiajanay 2025-10-21

Who told him to get into politics anyway?!

234 22 replies
@slast88 2025-10-21

I've been saying this for years that Stephen A. Smith has no respect for women as a whole, but he ESPECIALLY hates black women!

182 10 replies
@erichoward5565 2025-10-21

Thank you Roland for the "Fact Based" journalism, something that is really missing these days.

102 4 replies
@mballard75 2025-10-21

She need to sue him for slander and smearing her reputation.

53 1 replies
@junieeducator 2025-10-25

Roland, I live in Michigan and that is where I vote. However , I donated money to support Congresswoman Crockett in the upcoming elections. If I did not believe in her I wouldn’t have donated. I applaud the people of the 30th Congressional district of Texas for knowing that Jasmine Crockett is the one who can represent them with integrity and compassion. I wish Jasmine Crockett and the district she represents well.

39 1 replies
@Iamdinah 2025-10-28

Thank you so very much Roland for breaking down this issue, educating the people.

16 1 replies

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