Stephen A. Smith Says He's 'Officially Leaving All Doors Open' To Potential Presidential Bid
After appearing at the National Association of Broadcasters convention in Las Vegas, Smith posted an article about the speculation and wrote on X, 'Time to stop messing around. Life is great. Especially at ESPN/Disney. Hate the thought of being a politician. But sick of this mess. So I'm officially leaving all doors open.'
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At the NAB show, Smith talked extensively about the possibility and said he would 'no longer close the door,' according to Forbes.
Smith recently signed a five-year, $100 million deal with ESPN.
There's a big gap between considering a presidential bid and actually launching one, as figures like The Rock and Bob Iger have entertained the possibility, only to stay out of politics. Smith's name has come up in the aftermath of the Democrats' defeat. On The View last month, Smith was asked about polls that showed him among the contenders. 'I make of it that citizens, particularly on the left, are desperate,' he said. He voted for Kamala Harris but has been critical of the Democratic party, appearing on Fox news and shows like Real Time with Bill Maher. Smith also has attacked Trump, lately over the president's across-the-board tariffs.
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