Stephen A. Smith addressed a potential presidential run with Invoice Maher on Actual Time With Invoice Maher.
On Friday, Aug. 8, ESPN‘s First Take host appeared on the late-night present, throughout which he doubled down on “leav[ing] the door open” to a daring political bid in 2028.
The NBA analyst confessed that he “can’t think about” working for president. Nevertheless, he acknowledged it’s nonetheless a “potential” choice for him.
“Hear, life is nice, man. I go away the door open,” he informed Maher. “I can’t think about myself doing it, however I haven’t dominated it out as a result of I’m disgusted with what I’m seeing on the left.”
Smith continued, “I have a look at the nationwide voice for the Democratic Celebration. It’s non-existent. As far I’m involved, a rattling development employee may win the Democratic nomination proper now, as unhealthy as it’s for the Democratic get together. They higher get their act collectively. And excuse my language, however they’re in for an a**-kicking in the event that they don’t get their act collectively. The get together is in disarray. New management.”
Time to cease messing round. Life is nice. Particularly at ESPN/Disney. Hate the considered being a politician. However sick of this mess.
So I’m formally leaving all doorways open https://t.co/n6BmAOKjiv
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) April 7, 2025
In April, Smith echoed these sentiments in a publish shared on X.
“Time to cease messing round. Life is nice. Particularly at ESPN/Disney,” he wrote. “Hate the considered being a politician. However sick of this mess. So I’m formally leaving all doorways open.”
It appears time will inform what Smith finally determined. Within the meantime, he signed a five-year take care of ESPN for $100 million in March — so he undoubtedly has choices.
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