ESPN's Stephen A. Smith Blasts Trump Impeachment as 'Waste of Time'

Commentator says former president's multiple convictions should be enough, calls for end to repeated impeachment efforts.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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During a recent broadcast, ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith delivered a fiery defense of former President Donald Trump, blasting ongoing calls for impeachment as pointless and politically tone-deaf. Smith referenced Trump's prior legal battles, noting that the former president was convicted on 34 felony counts last year, but emphasized that despite the convictions, Trump ultimately returned to office. "Not only did he not go to jail; he went to the White House! Stop wasting our time with all of this," Smith said.

Why it matters

Smith's comments add to a growing debate within media circles over whether continued legal and impeachment-focused efforts against Trump resonate with voters or simply fatigue them. As the former president continues to maintain a strong political base, some commentators argue that further impeachment attempts may be counterproductive.

The details

During a heated exchange with a caller, Smith snapped: "I'm sick of this! Let me tell you something right now. The hell with impeaching Donald Trump." He then emphasized that despite Trump's 34 felony convictions, the former president ultimately returned to the White House, questioning "How many more convictions can they give him?"

  • In 2025, Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts.

The players

Stephen A. Smith

An ESPN commentator who delivered a fiery defense of former President Donald Trump, blasting ongoing calls for impeachment as pointless and politically tone-deaf.

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States who was convicted on 34 felony counts in 2025, but ultimately returned to the White House.

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What they’re saying

“I'm sick of this! Let me tell you something right now. The hell with impeaching Donald Trump.”

— Stephen A. Smith, ESPN Commentator (wabcradio.com)

“Not only did he not go to jail; he went to the White House! Stop wasting our time with all of this.”

— Stephen A. Smith, ESPN Commentator (wabcradio.com)

The takeaway

Stephen A. Smith's comments highlight the growing debate within media circles over whether continued legal and impeachment-focused efforts against Trump resonate with voters or simply fatigue them, as the former president continues to maintain a strong political base.