Stephen A. Smith and Clay Travis are engaged in a public dispute over the issue of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in America. Travis criticized the decision of Florida Gators to eliminate DEI jobs, calling DEI racist and detrimental to meritocracy. Smith responded by challenging Travis on his stance, questioning why historical context is being disregarded. The debate escalated with both inviting each other to their respective shows to address the issue further.
Michael Jordan was not helped by DEI! Come on @stephenasmith & @MichaelEDyson. Sports are the antithesis of DEI. The best man or woman wins. There isn’t DEI in sports. If there was, a bunch of black guys would have to get fired from NFL and NBA teams! https://t.co/VcDox8rBVZ
I believe DEI is racist and attacks the meritocracy. I believe it should be rooted out of American society because it’s the foundation of identity politics, which is toxic and destructive to the nation. Responding to @stephenasmith here: https://t.co/H12kt0PgZr
.@ClayTravis responds to @stephenasmith and his DEI defense https://t.co/geSbU3tAo7
Stephen A. Smith Fires Back at Clay Travis for Supporting Florida Cutting DEI Jobs: 'Why Are We Ignoring History?' https://t.co/eJRIxozilG
.@ClayTravis will respond to @stephenasmith's comments on @FloridaGators' DEI firings. Check out today's episode of @Outkick The Show - this afternoon on YouTube and OutKick. https://t.co/EAGKF6Wmsa https://t.co/1FwdzOkFng
.@stephenasmith responded to Clay Travis' take on eliminating all DEI jobs in America. The ESPN pundit failed to 'stand on business' and skirted around calling DEI opponents 'racist.' Then, SAS invited an actual bigot to make the case for DEI. MORE: https://t.co/ggBOn9uChM https://t.co/RcqwOqJLh0
Stephen A addresses Clay Travis’ Comments on DEl Newest episode of The Stephen A. Smith Show goes live right now https://t.co/5Z4pHI6Uh9
Uh, Mr @ClayTravis, I saw what you said about @FloridaGators decision on DEI. Respectfully, that was real slick. You have your response, now I’ll have mine. Check out “@TheSASshow” — The Stephen A. Smith Show — this afternoon on YouTube. You’re not getting off that easy, buddy!…