October 5, 2025

American golf icon Phil Mickelson has grabbed headlines again — but not for his swings or birdies! This time, the six-time major champ turned heads by supporting sportscaster Stephen A. Smith's fiery take on immigration and due process. Stephen A. Smith, known for his bold words on ESPN, caused quite a stir on TikTok and X (Twitter) when he said, "We have to understand the American people are saying, 'we've been doing it that way for decades, we're sick of y'all. Let's wait. Let's go through the process, let's arrest somebody, let's let them out, let's make sure they have due process.'" His blunt message about Americans wanting stricter immigration measures sparked thousands of reactions, debating if his words were a truth bomb or just controversy. The heat turned up when social media user Mila Joy shared Smith's clip with a spicy caption: "Stephen A. Smith says Americans don't give a SH*T about some illegals due process. He is 100% CORRECT." Suddenly, Phil Mickelson jumped in, sharing the clip with his thumbs-up: "Why do I love Stephen A. Smith? Oh yeah. Now I remember." Normally, Mickelson keeps his comments on sports matters, so his public nod to Smith’s bold statement surprised many fans. The golf star’s backing pushed the immigration debate beyond just politics and into the world of sports and culture. It’s worth noting that Mickelson has been away from the competitive golf scene recently, with his last event being the LIV Golf Michigan where he finished tied for 29th. During his downtime, Mickelson stays active on social media and often joins trending conversations — this time, diving headfirst into a hot political topic! Reactions to Mickelson’s post were mixed. Some applauded his courage to support Smith’s straightforward message, while others criticized him for choosing a divisive subject. No matter the side, Mickelson’s voice brought attention to immigration debates outside of usual circles, proving once again how sports stars can influence big cultural conversations.

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