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Stephen A. Smith Signals Openness to 2028 Presidential Bid

He points to his lucrative media commitments alongside dissatisfaction with party leadership as grounds for openness to a future campaign.

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Oct 23, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Stephen A. Smith (Stephen Smith) on the ESPN NBA Countdown live set at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Overview

  • On Real Time with Bill Maher, Smith said he can’t imagine himself running for president but hasn’t ruled out a 2028 bid because he’s disgusted with Democratic Party leadership.
  • He revealed that Capitol Hill insiders and elected officials have approached him about mounting a presidential campaign.
  • Smith emphasized he has no immediate intention to run and remains focused on his five-year, $100 million ESPN contract and new SiriusXM shows.
  • He criticized the Democratic Party’s lack of a cohesive national voice and warned that without new leadership the party risks further setbacks.
  • His high-profile broadcasting career underscores the tension between lucrative media roles and external calls for a nontraditional outsider candidacy.