ESPNs Stephen A. Smith giving strong consideration to 2028 presidential run

Already a national name in the sports world, ESPN personality Stephen A.Smith is close to becoming known nationwide — and possibly worldwide.In a 1-on-1 interview with Robert Costa, a national correspondent for “CBS Sunday Morning” and the chief Washington analyst for CBS News, Smith expressed his desire to move into politics and make a serious attempt at a 2028 presidential run.Smith told Costa, “I will confess to you, I’m giving strong consideration to being on that debate stage for 2027” and running for the Democratic nomination.

“I’ve got this year coming up 2026, to think about it, to study, to know the issues.”Never one to shy away from confrontation, Smith is renowned for his hot takes and unwillingness to back down from his opinions.However, Smith isn’t the only one who thinks running for the nation’s highest office is a good thing.Last May, President Donald Trump publicly expressed his support for Smith in a 2028 presidential run.“I love watching him.He’s got great entertainment skills, which is very important,” Trump, who called in during the NewsNation town hall, said of Smith.

“People watch him.You know, a lot of these Democrats I watch, I say they have no chance.

I’ve been pretty good at picking people and picking candidates.And I will tell you, I’d love to see him run.”Time will tell what happens with Smith and 2028, but one thing is certain: There’s no way he is disappearing from the spotlight anytime soon....