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ESPN host Stephen A. Smith is stirring speculation about a possible bid for the U.S. presidency in 2028.\u00a0<\/p>\n
During a recent episode of \u201cThe Stephen A. Smith Show,\u201d Smith hinted that he might consider entering the political arena.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Democratic Party looks so pathetic after this election; I might entertain running. I just might change my mind one day. I doubt it, but I might. Because how much would it take to beat y\u2019all? And Trump can\u2019t run again,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
However, during an interview on \u201cHannity,\u201d Smith clarified his stance, firmly stating that he has no plans to run.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy lifestyle is quite lovely,\u201d Smith said. \u201cI would not want to ruin that by running for the presidency of the United States of America. I have no interest, but I was just trying to make a profound point.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He added that with the Democratic Party in its current divided state and without a clear frontrunner, a candidate with broad recognition like himself could be a contender.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think the Democratic Party, in the state that they find themselves in, I think somebody like me could actually win,\u201d the \u201cFirst Take\u201d host argued Tuesday.<\/p>\n
A recent poll from McLaughlin & Associates in January shows former Vice President Kamala Harris as the distant frontrunner against other top Democrats.<\/p>\n
Harris led the pack among Democratic voters with 33%, followed by former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg at 9%, and California Governor Gavin Newsom at 7%.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Smith\u2019s popularity led him to receive 2% in the poll, and he believes he could \u201ccertainly\u201d win if he launched a campaign.<\/p>\n
In recent months, Smith has become more vocal on political issues, particularly when it comes to the debate over diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).<\/p>\n
In a video on his YouTube channel, he criticized former President Donald Trump\u2019s stance on DEI initiatives. Smith particularly objected to Trump\u2019s view that DEI policies were often used to justify hiring individuals who were unqualified due to their minority status.<\/p>\n
During his interview with Hannity, the Bronx, New York, native further explained his position.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMy issue with the eradication of DEI\u2026 it was the explanation that the Trump administration and others were giving about it. I don\u2019t want to hear DEI automatically being about people who happen to be minorities that are unqualified,\u201d Smith said.<\/p>\n
Trump signed an executive order terminating many DEI initiatives and dismissed hundreds of government employees involved in DEI-related work.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Trump also suggested that DEI standards at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) could have contributed to the recent Washington plane crash, which killed 67 people.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe must have only the highest standards for those who work in our aviation system,\u201d Trump remarked. \u201cOnly the highest aptitude \u2014 you have to be the highest intellect \u2014 and psychologically superior people, were allowed to qualify for air traffic controllers.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s one thing to get rid of it all together,\u201d said Smith. \u201cIt\u2019s another thing entirely to articulate and verbalize the position that \u2026 everybody that was associated with DEI are unqualified individuals.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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