Overview

• James Carville, a longtime Democratic strategist, criticized ESPN host Stephen A. Smith for discussing politics and suggesting he might run for president in 2028.
• Carville praised Smith's sports commentary but said he lacks knowledge about politics, urging him to stay in his lane and avoid making a 'fool' of himself.
• Smith recently stated on his podcast that Democrats are struggling to present strong leadership, which is why his name has been mentioned as a potential candidate.
• While Smith denied having serious intentions to run, he admitted he might consider it if he had a strong chance of winning, citing the Democratic Party's current state of disarray.
• Carville pointed to leaders like Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro as examples of Democratic talent, countering Smith's claims of a weak party bench.