US EditionStephen A. Smith downplays 2028 campaign interest, but ‘not ruling it out’
Stephen A. Smith plans to use 2026 to study key issues and may run as a Democrat in 2028, citing dissatisfaction with the party and growing political engagement.
- On Feb. 13, 2026, Stephen A. Smith told Robert Costa he is giving strong consideration to a 2027 presidential bid, with his CBS Sunday Morning interview airing Feb. 15.
- On Feb. 13, 2026, Smith told Costa he is giving strong consideration to the 2026 presidential race, using this year to study issues and decide whether to run.
- Appearing in some 2028 polls and on political programming, Smith's media footprint has gained attention, with Trump publicly backing him last May, raising his profile.
- Not ruling out a run, Smith says he is giving strong consideration to running as a Democrat due to dissatisfaction with the party, he told Costa.
- Costa says Smith is moving closer to a 2028 campaign, comparing the time with him to pre-2013 Trump days, and Smith's polling mentions suggest he could reshape attention in the 2028 cycle.
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Stephen A. Smith Tells CBS He Has Not Ruled Out 2028 Presidential Run
Sports analyst Stephen A. Smith is still considering a presidential run in 2028, telling CBS Sunday Morning that he has not ruled it out, even though he has “no desire to run for office." The post Stephen A. Smith Tells CBS He Has Not Ruled Out 2028 Presidential Run appeared first on Breitbart.
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The Independent (US)Stephen A Smith makes strong hint at 2028 presidential run
ESPN star has been hinting at a possible presidential run for at least a year
Stephen A. Smith Floats 2028 Run, Reveals ‘Platform’
ESPN host Stephen A. Smith is no longer brushing off questions about a potential presidential campaign. In recent interviews, the outspoken sports commentator confirmed he is seriously considering a 2028 run for the White House, saying he is “giving strong consideration” to stepping onto the national debate stage. Smith made the remarks during an interview […] The post Stephen A. Smith Floats 2028 Run, Reveals ‘Platform’ appeared first on News A…
Stephen A. Smith downplays 2028 campaign interest, but ‘not ruling it out’
Sports commentator and pundit Stephen A. Smith is downplaying his interest in launching a 2028 campaign for president, though he says he’s “not ruling it out.” “So when somebody talks about me being a president or whatever, I have no desire to be a politician, zero,” Smith told CBS News’s Robert Costa in an interview…
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