Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith had some choice words for James Carville on Friday after the Democratic strategist suggested that he should stay out of politics. Earlier in the week, Carville, a veteran political strategist,

The sports broadcaster with surprising electoral appeal wrote off the octagenarian's warning to watch his mouth

Stephen A. Smith offered a fiery response to James Carville after the Democratic strategist told Smith to pipe down when it comes to politics.

Political strategist James Carville criticized sports commentator Stephen A. Smith, arguing he is severely underestimating the talent in the Democratic Party.

When it comes to sports, I find him to be really insightful,” Carville said. “When it comes to politics, he don’t know his a** from a hole in the ground.”

Stephen A. Smith brushed off Democratic strategist James Carville’s recent criticism as the two continue their word battle regarding comments about the 2028 presidential election after Carville said the sports analyst doesn’t know his “a‑‑ from a hole in the ground” when it comes to politics.