ESPN's Stephen A. Smith appeared on 'The View' and stated that he was not surprised by Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 election, claiming he saw it coming 'a mile away.' Smith discussed the Democratic Party's situation after President Joe Biden decided to stay in office, leading to Kamala Harris replacing him on the ticket and her subsequent defeat. Smith argued that Harris' lack of primary competition and her celebrity endorsements alienated independent voters. He criticized the idea of guilt-tripping voters into voting a certain way and highlighted issues such as inflation and border crossings as factors that influenced the election.