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In his turn, Smith responded to Beetle’s accusations with calm’s certainty, emphasizing that he has no personal relationship with her. He claimed to have had no direct interactions—no conversations, no shared experiences—and portrayed the animosity as one-sided.
Smith’s tone was firm: he insisted that Beetle’s critique was a case of her projecting her feelings onto him. He dismissed her claims of toxicity, referencing her own outspoken stance, such as her actions after leaving ESPN, including her criticisms of Smith’s coverage of sensitive topics like the Ray Rice domestic violence case.