ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith, who has been flirting with a presidential run, said Wednesday that he hopes “somebody from the Democratic Party steps up.” Smith suggested that he could inspire some

Renown sportscaster and journalist Stephen A. Smith is teasing a potential run for president in 2028, says run is possible.

Stephen A. Smith for president sounds like a fever dream, but it's also a real sports story that has emerged in 2025. ESPN's most high-profile and well-paid personality has gotten some legitimate buzz for political aspirations that have basically just been spoken into existence.