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 when a shooting occurred, called on politicians and media figures to stop offering 'lip service' on civility and to actively reduce toxic rhetoric. He emphasized personal responsibility and urged constructive policy debate over incendiary language. The incident led to the evacuation of President Donald Trump and other officials, and the event was rescheduled. Smith also questioned why the dinner is not held at the White House if it is a secure venue.
- ▪Stephen A. Smith was present at the Washington Hilton during the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on April 25, 2026.
- ▪A gunman, identified as Cole Allen, shot a Secret Service officer and was later apprehended; he faces multiple felony charges.
- ▪Allen reportedly prepared a manifesto and expressed anti-Trump and anti-Christian views online, with intent to target administration officials.
- ▪President Trump and Cabinet members were evacuated during the incident, which prompted renewed debate over political rhetoric and security.
- ▪Smith criticized both political and media figures for failing to act on calls for civility, urging them to stop talking and start doing.
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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, just do it Stephen A. Smith recalled being at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner when the recent shooting occurred, saying that leaders around 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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