Stephen A. Smith ‘open’ to presidential bid

By Jenny Goldsberry

Published April 8, 2025 4:01pm ET

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Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith admitted that he is considering running for president.

The ESPN host has long claimed to be an independent as he became increasingly critical of the Democratic Party since the 2024 election. However, he has become a frequent guest on Fox News’s Hannity and on NewsNation, and routinely discusses politics on his podcast, The Stephen A. Smith Show.

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