Stephen A. Smith Apologizes To Black Community For Telling Truth About Donald Trump

Stephen A. Smith apologized to the black community after commenting on why a growing number of black Americans support Donald Trump. Last week, Smith surmised that some black Americans relate to Donald Trump as he faces unjust treatment from the justice system.

Here is his original statement during an appearance on Fox News:

"By Donald Trump’s statement weeks ago, talking about how he’s hearing that black folks find him relatable, because what he’s going through is similar to what black Americans have gone through. He wasn’t lying. He was telling the truth. When you see the law enforcement, the court system, and everything else being exercised against him, it is something that black folks, throughout this nation, can relate to."

He went on, explaining, "With some of our historic, iconic figures, we’ve seen that happen throughout society. So no matter what race, what ethnicity you may emanate from, we relate to you when you’re suffering like that, because we know we have. And that’s what he articulated."

Smith's commentary drew the ire of the usual suspects, including the NAACP. Smith had originally played tough on the internet, responding to his critics by challenging them to prove where he told a lie. They never did. 

But after 36 hours of backlash, Stephen A. caved. He issued the following apology on Tuesday:

"I’m fully aware that I have been in the news the last few days. Paraded all over social media as well after comments I made on Fox News’ Hannity last week…A lot of folks in black America seem pretty pissed at me right now. 

"Quite a few folks were offended as my words were interpreted as associating support for Trump by the black community with all the legal issues he’s facing. For that, I sincerely apologize. I’m stating right here for the record that I was taken out of context.

"Anywhere I appear, no matter my subjectivity relating to what I feel, is still going to be based on facts being presented into the stratosphere. That is who I’ve always been. It is who I’ll always continue to be. But it’s never exercised with malice on my heart and certainly never to assault or harm the black community, my community…Just because my intent was harmless, doesn’t mean my words were harmless, and I know that."

Gutless.

Stephen A. Smith apologized for acknowledging the politicization of Trump's legal woes. He apologized for not sharing Black Twitter's disdain for Donald Trump. 

He apologized for telling the truth.

Smith is the biggest star in sports media. He makes $12 million a year. The fact that he doesn't have the backbone to withstand unjust backlash from marxist organizations and pundits is disheartening.

Ultimately, he is afraid of rejection from Cool Kids in the media. Hobnobbing with other members of the black community is more important to him than telling the truth. 

Stephen A. is a coward.