Stephen A. Smith says former President Barack Obama privately calls him to discuss his impact ahead of the 2024 election. Smith also says the call comes after criticism he received related to President Joe Biden, according to his account.
In his remarks, Smith indicates he will not appear publicly on his own podcast with Obama, despite describing the private conversation. The two reports available here focus on Smith’s disclosure that Obama reached out directly, rather than providing details about the contents of the discussion or any broader political strategy.
Overall, the coverage aligns on the central claim: Smith says Obama made a private outreach around the 2024 election period and that Smith chooses not to broadcast the interaction. Other context—such as what specific criticism Smith faced or how the conversation affects campaign events—is not provided in the sourced material.
