"I know that Russia's ultimate quest is to recapture Europe" — Stephen a. smith explains why he’d back Ukraine if elected

On ESPN's First Take, sports commentator Stephen A. Smith made a surprising move by discussing geopolitics, saying that if he were the President of the United States, he would stand with Ukraine against Russian aggression.

He noted, “I know that Russia's ultimate quest is to recapture Europe and I don't want that to happen. Therefore I would help out Ukraine”.

Stephen A. Smith's political aspirations take center stage amid foreign policy debates

In the recent First Take episode, co-host Molly Qerim asked Smith a playful question: would he choose to be the head coach of the New York Knicks or the President of the United States? Smith humorously opted for the presidency, mentioning he’d prefer not to work with Knicks owner James Dolan.However, the conversation took a serious turn when fellow analyst Chris "Mad Dog" Russo challenged Smith on whether he could handle international disputes, particularly the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Smith firmly asserted his dedication to backing Ukraine against Russian expansionism.Smith recently shared on his show what he thought about Vladimir Putin’s wish to recover Soviet-era territories. He showed that Russia’s actions put Europe’s stability in danger and that the U.S.

must do something to meet them. Robert D. Smith brings to mind what many analysts around the world have been saying about Russia's plans.Smith's political commentary has sparked a variety of reactions from the public. On one hand, some folks praise him for diving into complex global matters, but on the other hand, there are those who question if he has the right credentials to discuss international diplomacy.Fans on X are commenting all sorts of things such as “😂😂😂 stay out of geo political topics.”

said one user. While another said, “Russia never controlled Europe so not sure where this perspective came from.”Regardless of the criticism, Smith's statements have certainly widened his public image, shifting from a sports analyst to a voice on global affairs.Also Read: Phoenix Suns hire Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Jordan Ott as head coach after Devin Booker endorses himAdditionally, Smith is enhancing his media footprint with a new partnership with SiriusXM, on top of his TV and podcast appearances. He’s going to host two shows: one daily sports talk show and another weekly show that will cover current events and social commentary.