ESPN host Stephen A. Smith has confirmed he is considering a 2028 presidential campaign as a Democrat, citing a desire to challenge established politicians despite having no interest in a traditional political career.
Sports media mogul Stephen A. Smith has signaled a growing openness toward a 2028 White House run, telling CBS Sunday Morning that he is “not ruling it out.” While the ESPN host claimed he has “no desire” to be a career politician, he expressed an eagerness to challenge current leaders on the debate stage. Smith noted, “I think that the American people deserve to listen to and hear from somebody who genuinely cares.”
Identifying as a “fiscal conservative” and “social liberal,” Smith stated he would likely run as a Democrat, emphasizing that he “couldn’t see myself running as a member of the GOP.” He advocated for a balanced approach to governance, supporting strong borders and relief for the disenfranchised while criticizing high taxes. CBS correspondent Robert Costa noted that Smith’s rising political rhetoric increasingly mirrors the early outsider trajectory of Donald Trump.