‘Are We Really Comparing Normalcy Here?: Stephen A. Smith Under Fire For Saying Donald Trump Is Back In the White House Because Voters Thought He Was ‘Closer to Normal’

Stephen A. Smith‘s assertion Friday that Donald Trump won the 2024 election because he was “closer to normal” than his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris, left some scratching their heads, as normal is generally not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of the current president. Can someone be “closer to normal” when their brand is defying norms? Here’s Smith’s full take, from his appearance on HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher.” Stephen A. Smith speaks onstage during 2024 HOPE Global Forum on December 11, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) “The man was impeached twice, he was convicted on 34 felony counts. The American people still said, ‘He’s closer to normal than what we’re seeing on the left,'” he said. Maher quickly interjected in agreement, “exactly.” “Why? Because something that pertains when you talk about the transgender community, for example, when you’re talking about the issues that pertain to less than 1 percent of the population,” continued Smith. Adding, “The Democratic Party came across as if that was a priority, more so than the other issues. And so he comes into office now you’re talking about … childbirth, citizenship and what have you. He knows...