Stephen A. Smith: From Sports Commentary to Presidential Candidate?

In a surprising turn of events, ESPN’s own Stephen A. Smith has hinted at a potential run for the presidency, citing his growing discontent with the current state of the country. During a recent star-studded event, he laid out his frustrations with political leadership, emphasizing that the kind of governance we have isn’t what we need right now. It’s almost like we should start preparing for debates featuring big personalities trading barbs instead of policy points—who wouldn’t tune in to that?

However, there’s a catch that may keep Smith from making a leap into politics: he’s worried about finances. Smith has signed a juicy $100 million deal, and he wants to make sure his quality of life doesn’t take a nosedive while he’s on the campaign trail. It seems like for now, he’s more focused on calling out politicians for missteps than stepping into their shoes himself. With this much on his plate, will we have to wait until 2027 for a final decision? Talk about a cliffhanger!