Stephen A. Smith calls dinner with Trump, Bill Maher, Kid Rock 'shocking'

Sports commentator expressed surprise at being invited to a White House gathering alongside a liberal comedian and a conservative musician, noting the event lasted unusually long. The meeting, which included figures from opposing political and cultural spheres, defied expectations about typical social interactions in the administration. The commentator described the duration as unexpectedly extended, suggesting an unusually open or inclusive atmosphere. Details from the conversation with a CNN host provide rare insight into the dynamics of the unusual gathering.

Commentator Stephen A. Smith said he was shocked President Trump hosted him, left-leaning comedian Bill Maher and conservative country star Kid Rock at the White House earlier this week, adding the gathering lasted more than four hours. “It was shocking. I certainly didn’t expect that amount of time,” Smith told CNN's Laura Coates Friday night....