ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith unloaded on Dr. Anthony Fauci, demanding public accountability for pandemic guidance that he says nearly cost him his life. “I don’t believe this man at 85 years of age should be thrown in jail,” Smith said in the video. pic.twitter.com/zsG9y7Xgx8 — Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) August 6, 2026Smith questioned whether the recommendations Americans followed ever rested on solid footing. “Looks that bad, but we should know in 3 hours,” Smith said, recounting the doctor’s words. Smith closed by saying he had done exactly what Fauci urged the country to do.