Stephen A Smith tells politicians, media to stop giving 'lip service' on civility after WHCA Dinner shooting
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith, who was present at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, called for genuine efforts toward civility in politics and media following a shooting incident. He criticized leaders for offering only 'lip service' to reducing polarization while failing to take real action. Smith emphasized personal responsibility and urged constructive policy debate over harmful rhetoric.
- ▪A gunman shot a Secret Service officer during a security breach at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton.
- ▪Stephen A. Smith was present at the event and described the experience as 'crazy' and deeply unsettling.
- ▪Smith urged politicians and media figures to stop merely talking about civility and start practicing it in public discourse.
- ▪He emphasized that individuals are responsible for their actions, regardless of political climate or rhetoric.
- ▪Smith advocated for policy-based debates instead of divisive and harmful language in public discussions.
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Media Stephen A Smith tells politicians, media to stop giving 'lip service' on civility after WHCA Dinner shooting Smith was at Washington Hilton when gunman shot Secret Service officer during WHCA Dinner By Alexander Hall Fox News Published April 28, 2026 5:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Stephen A Smith calls on leaders to stop talking about being more civil and just do it Stephen A. Smith recalled being at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner when the recent shooting occurred, saying leaders across the country must actually try to be more civil, not just talk about it. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sports commentator Stephen A.
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