Overview
- Smith told ABC News Live Prime he is considering a White House run “in all seriousness” after previously treating the idea as hypothetical.
- He said credible advisers have urged him to keep the option open and argued the current climate could favor a nontraditional candidate.
- A registered Independent, Smith noted any formal filing would come no earlier than 2027 as he evaluates feasibility and timing.
- He cited counsel from his pastor to avoid closing the door, framing a potential run as a matter of responsibility rather than ambition.
- He acknowledged hesitation given a lucrative ESPN contract and other projects, even as the discussion has shifted from banter to serious consideration.