The host of ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, would not mind being president of the United States


ESPN's personality, Stephen A. Smith, does not rule out a presidential career in his future.

In an interview with CNBC Sport, Smith said: “I wouldn't mind being in office.”

However, the popular television presenter said it is the campaign and be a politician who turns it off.

“I am not one of those guys who is excellent for shaking hands and kissing babies, per se, and in favor of politicians and donors. I'm not a beggar. That is not what I am,” Smith told CNBC Sport.

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However, Bronx's native of 57 said he believes that if he could ignore the campaign, he would stand out on television in a presidential debate.

“If you tell me that I could catapult the White House, and it could be in a position to affect millions and millions of lives, not only in the United States, but throughout the world, yes, that is something that entertained.” saying.

The “First Toma” and the presenter of Stephen A. Smith Show have said that he voted for the nominated Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 elections, telling Bill Maher who feels like a “damn fool” now for doing so.

In a recent McLaughlin & Associates survey, 2% of voters said they would vote for Smith in the 2028 presidential elections.

See CNBC Sport's Full interview with Smith.

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