On First Take, Stephen A. Smith expressed his outrage over the Department of Defense's decision to remove an article honoring Jackie Robinson's military service as part of broader cuts to DEI initiatives. Smith compared the situation to historical civil rights movements, underscoring that the push against DEI reflects an ongoing struggle against systemic inequities. He challenged President Trump, Vice President Vance, and Defense Secretary Hegseth to engage in a public debate, asserting that DEI is necessary to address past injustices and acknowledging the historical context of these initiatives.
How dare you try to get away with highlighting why it needed to exist in the first place? It was because of the iniquities of folks in the United States of America.
At the end of his seven-minute-plus rant, Smith challenged them to a debate, stating he's ready to defend his position on the issues.
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