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ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith recently offered a sharp critique of the Democratic Party’s approach during the Trump administration, arguing that their refusal to entertain open debate and their reliance on censorship and “cancel culture” played a major role in their electoral losses.

Smith suggested that the Democrats’ rigidity and intolerance of dissenting voices created an environment where fear-mongering and ostracism flourished, ultimately costing them support among voters.

In a candid discussion, Smith contrasted the approach of the Democratic Party with that of former President Donald Trump’s administration, claiming that the latter allowed for more freedom of thought and discussion.

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He emphasized the need for diverse viewpoints, stating that the Democratic Party stifled debate, driving out anyone who didn’t fully align with their party’s ideologies.

Smith argued, “At least in the Trump administration, there appears to be a debate allowed. What is ailed the Democrats. It’s not an ideology alone. It’s not their feelings alone. It’s the fact that if you refute it, what they said, if you are part of their party, cancel culture kicked in if you were not a part of their party. It was ostracism, and it was ultimately hate mongering and fear mongering that was thrown into the equation. There was no room for debate, and enough voices weren’t being heard.”

He further pointed out the lack of inclusivity within the Democratic Party, saying that individuals with different opinions or backgrounds were often silenced or pushed out.

“Diversity amongst those voices not being heard. You’re black, you’re white, you’re gay, you’re lesbian, you’re heterosexual, you’re transgender. It don’t matter. You still have to have one form of thinking if you fell under their umbrella, otherwise you were pushed out,” Smith noted.

In contrast, Smith suggested that the Trump administration’s encouragement of open debate on issues like “America First” was more inclusive.

He argued that such discussions allowed for a broader range of topics to be addressed.

“If Trump is saying there needs to be a healthy debate about America first meaning the country, or America first, meaning people born in this country and sacrificing the best that may exist out there across the globe. And that’s a discussion that’s worth having all of a sudden, that opens the floodgates for an abundance of other things that we can discuss.”

Smith stressed that robust debate was essential and lamented the Democrats’ refusal to foster such an environment.

“But most importantly, I agree with the idea of there being an open, robust debate about it, because it is not something that the Democrats allowed. The Democrats stop letting people decide,” he said.

Smith also criticized the Democrats’ approach of silencing voices that didn’t conform to the party line, calling it a form of censorship and “cancer culture.”

He argued that this lack of openness ultimately led to their downfall.

“One could easily argue their mentality seem to be, you must obey the party line, or you out in your ass. That seemed to be what they were saying, censorship, cancer culture. There was no debate. That’s why they’re home and Donald Trump is on his way back to the White House.”

Smith’s remarks highlight his belief that the absence of open dialogue within the Democratic Party contributed to their struggles, while the Trump administration’s willingness to entertain diverse viewpoints created a more conducive environment for political discourse.