After dipping his toes into the political waters through discussions on his podcast, ESPN star Stephen A. Smith is considering diving straight into the ocean with a potential presidential campaign. Smith spoke to CBS Sunday Morning in a one-on-one interview with chief Washington analyst Robert Costa. In that discussion, Smith revealed that he has been mulling over a potential run for the highest office in the land. However, he does have at least one person who believes a run would be worth while: President Donald Trump. He's got great entertainment skills, which is very important,' Trump said of Smith during a NewsNation town hall.

Source: Daily Mail February 14, 2026 03:01 UTC