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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 08: Sports television personality Stephen A. Smith is seen on Radio Row ahead of Super Bowl LVIII at the Mandalay Bay Convention Centeron February 08, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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On Friday morning’s ‘First Take’ host Stephen A. Smith invoked former president Donald Trump while talking about Caitlin Clark is used to push racial agendas.

“You have somebody that’s a presidential candidate. What is his claim to fame? Make America Great Again. What have people interpreted that to mean? Make America White Again… what has that led to? A divide. It is not a divide that is created. It is a divide that is illuminated because it’s highlighting and showing that it’s been in existence all along. It hasn’t gone anywhere,” Smith said.

The ESPN superstar received flak from many on social media, but conservative site OutKick took it a step further. The site called Smith out for his “insane rant” about Clark in an article that made it’s way back to the popular ESPN host, who clapped back and doubled down on his point.

“More lies. More misrepresentations. No surprise. Caitlin was fantastic in college and will be in the pros. I’ve said this repeatedly. I say it now. Most fans know this. But some give her the kind of support they’d never give others — just as deserving. Not all, but some. said it. I meant it and it’s been proven. We all know this. Twist it anyway you want. But live with it. That’s America,” he said in a response on social media.