At this point, the idea of sports pundit Stephen A. Smith running for president in 2028 isn’t as far-fetched as it might seem at first glance. Given his media presence, ability to command attention, and rhetorical skills, he’d likely be more engaging than many of the career politicians expected to run.
We’ve already seen unconventional candidates like Trump rise to power based on media influence, and with the public’s growing frustration with establishment politicians, a figure like Smith—who speaks his mind—could tap into that sentiment.
The real question is whether he has the policy knowledge, political infrastructure, and broad coalition-building ability to make a serious run. Name recognition and media savvy are essential but don’t automatically translate to electoral success.
Currently, it does not seem like Smith is interested in becoming…
