ESPN's Stephen A. Smith didn’t hold back in his defense of Amber Rose’s controversial speech at the Republican National Convention, telling her critics to "kick rocks." On Wednesday’s episode of "The Stephen A. Smith Show," Smith took aim at those dismissing Rose's support for former President Trump, praising her for addressing key issues like the economy and inflation.

Rose, a celebrity model known for her past Hollywood liberal stance and her previous relationship with Kanye West, has stirred significant controversy with her RNC appearance.

She was invited to share her journey from skepticism to support for Trump, revealing how her father’s challenge to research beyond media portrayals led her to become a Trump supporter.

During her speech, Rose spoke candidly about her initial doubts regarding Trump and how they evolved. “I realize Donald Trump and his supporters don’t care if you’re Black, White, gay or straight, it’s all love.

And that’s when it hit me, these are my people. This is where I belong,” she told the crowd, which included Trump and his running mate JD Vance.

Despite her heartfelt address, Rose faced backlash from various quarters. Some liberal critics accused her of being used as a token attempt to attract minority voters, while conservative voices questioned her authenticity and alignment with conservative values.

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