Stephen A. Smith, ESPN's First Take host, hinted at a potential 2028 presidential run, criticizing the Democratic Party's absence of a unifying national presence. While acknowledging his unpreparedness for the role, he expressed confidence in being a strong competitor against any Democratic challenger. In a light-hearted segment on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Smith remarked on his life satisfaction, humorously dismissing any prior political involvement and expressing surprise at the dialogue surrounding his political candidacy. He positioned himself as a viable candidate amid a perceived party void.
Folks are nuts, number one. Number two, you know, I mean, the Democratic Party, I mean, they're lost. They had a bad few months. We all know this.
There’s no real national voice. Enter moi. They've come to me. And so, I mean, I did not ask for this. I don't want this.
I mean, I did not ask for this. I don't want this. I happen to have a very, very, very good life, very good job.
I'm saying, Wait a minute now. I don't want to do this. But the fact that they're talking about me this way, I must say, I approve this message.
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