Sports media personality Stephen A. Smith criticized Democrats for their push to prosecute Donald Trump, saying they are reiterating the former president’s claim that the trials are a political stunt.

Smith’s comment comes as Trump’s hush money trial began jury selection this week amid his 2024 presidential campaign. Trump is facing 88 felony charges across four indictments. Smith argued that Democrats ought to focus on beating him on the campaign trail instead of in the courtroom.