Mike Francesa dismisses Stephen A. Smith duplicating Donald Trump's political rise

Charles Barkley Delivers Blunt Message to Stephen A. Smith Over His Presidential Ambitions

Charles Barkley isn’t holding back when it comes to his friend and fellow TV personality Stephen A. Smith’s recent political ambitions—and his ever-growing presence across American television. The NBA Hall of Famer and current Inside the NBA analyst offered a blunt assessment of Smith’s chances of becoming president, after the First Take host flirted with the idea of a White House run. Smith recently drew attention when polling suggested he had …

Mike Francesa dismisses Stephen A. Smith duplicating Donald Trump's political rise

The more support Stephen A. Smith receives from Donald Trump and the Republican Party, the more Mike Francesa becomes skeptical about his political future. Smith has teased running for president as a Democratic candidate in 2028 since the 2024 election. And on the latest episode of The Mike Francesa Podcast, the former WFAN host discussed whether Smith has a chance of winning.  “I’ve known Stephen A. Smith a long time, I go back with him probab…