From Breitbart: ESPN hot-take artist Stephen A. Smith says he must consider a presidential run because he is ” disgusted” with both parties.
“I have no choice, because I’ve had elected officials — and I’m not going to give their names — coming up to me,” Smith told ABC’s Jonathan Karl on Sunday. “I’ve had folks who are pundits come up to me. I’ve had folks that got a lot of money, billionaires and others, that have talked to me about exploratory committees and things of that nature. I’m not a politician. I’ve never had a desire to be a politician.”
After initially closing the door on a presidential run, Smith reopened the door earlier this month, saying he would not rule out a run for office.
“People have walked up to me, including my own pastor, for crying out loud, who has said to me, ‘you don’t know what God has planned for you, at least show the respect to the people who believe in you, who respect you, who believe that you can make a difference in this country to leave the door open for any possibilities two to three years down the line.’ And that’s what I’ve decided to do,” Smith declared.
“I would hope somebody else would step up that’s more qualified than me, but if it has to come down to me, it is something I would consider. Yes, I would, because I don’t mind tussling with these folks at all on the left or the right. All of them disgust me, to be quite honest with you,” he added.
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith says he has “no choice” but to contemplate a run for president.
“I would hope somebody else would step up that’s more qualified than me, but if it has to come down to me, it is something I would consider.” https://t.co/IdW7zXspwA pic.twitter.com/XzuYLG9HVh
— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) April 13, 2025
Social media users are not taking Smith seriously, and are mocking the idea of him running for president.
“Laughable,” one person wrote.
“Okay Kanye,” another mocked.
“Absolutely the funniest thing I have read all week. @stephenasmith running for President! 🤣😂😅😆😁,” another X user wrote.
“🤣🤣🤣 Oh please let him!” one MAGA supporter begged.
“”Woefully unqualified” may be the understatement of the century. Stephen A. Smith for President. 😂😂😂 Alec Baldwin for VP?” another person joked.
Last week, Smith declared 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.”
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 https://t.co/n6BmAOKjiv
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) April 7, 2025
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