Stephen A. Smith Says Trump Is Costing Republicans the Midterms and 2028 Election

Stephen A. also sat down with Chris Cuomo and Larry Elder on his SiriusXM show.

January 15, 2026

On the latest episode of “Straight Shooter with Stephen A.” on POTUS, Stephen A. Smith sounded off on Donald Trump’s recent actions, saying the president is “blowing it” for the GOP.

“To all the republicans out there, to all the conservatives out there: you’re about to lose the midterms. You’re going to lose,” Stephen said on the January 14 episode of the SiriusXM show. “And you might lose the presidency in 2028. And it’s going to be at the fault of your president, Donald Trump. He’s going to blow it for you.”

Later in the episode, Stephen A. sat down with Chris Cuomo, who was recently rehired by SiriusXM, and conservative talk radio host Larry Elder.

Check out out the full episode on the SiriusXM app now.

Straight Shooter with Stephen A.

Smith’s live politics and culture program, “Straight Shooter with Stephen A.,” airs live at 6pm ET every Wednesday. “Straight Shooter” welcomes notable figures from the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, and beyond, while offering Smith’s trademark no-nonsense commentary on the day’s most pressing headlines. The show also gives listeners the chance to join the conversation, with Smith taking live calls from across the country.

“I’ve spent my career speaking my mind, asking tough questions, and zeroing in on the issues that matter most,” said Smith. “Whether it’s my new sports show on Mad Dog Sports Radio or talking politics on POTUS, I’m here to challenge, entertain, and engage SiriusXM listeners.”



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