Key facts
- Stephen A. Smith said he would only seek the presidency if he ran for public office.
- He stated he is not interested in being vice president or the head of the Senate.
- Smith indicated he would run as a Democrat, believing the party needs to move closer to the center.
- He previously told Sean Hannity he did not think he would run due to financial reasons.
- Smith's comments were made during an interview on CNN's 'State of the Union'.
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith has outlined his political aspirations, stating that he would only consider running for the highest office in the United States. In an interview on CNN's 'State of the Union' with Kasie Hunt, Smith declared that he is 'not interested in being number two' in any capacity, including as vice president or a tie-breaking Senate leader. He specified that if he were to pursue public office, it would be exclusively for the 'big job' — the presidency.
Smith has previously alluded to political ambitions, but also expressed skepticism about a presidential run. In a March interview with Sean Hannity, he dismissed the idea, stating, 'I don’t think I’m running either, because I got to give up my money.' He reiterated his reluctance to sacrifice his financial standing for a political career.