Stephen A. Smith Shuts Down Presidential Rumors: “It’s Hilarious to Me” [Video]

Stephen A. Smith has made it clear—he has no interest in running for president. During a recent appearance on SiriusXM’s “Karen Hunter Is Awesome” podcast, Smith laughed off the speculation that he might launch a political career.

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“You know, I’m laughing like, are y’all serious? You really serious?” Smith said. “And then I start joking around, I’m Stephen A. Smith and I approve this message, you know? Oh God bless you. And God bless the United States. It’s fun, it’s hilarious to me. It really, really is.”

However, host Karen Hunter took a more serious tone, pointing out the dire state of the nation.

“Where we are as a nation right now is not funny, you know?” she said.

Hunter went on to express frustration with the political landscape, criticizing both major parties and the lack of meaningful discourse.

“So I’m like super frustrated that we don’t even have the political maturity to have a conversation about resources, because that’s what politicians are. They deliver resources for the people at the local, state, and federal level,” she said. “Are we sending people that are delivering resources? Are we doing a popularity contest? And once your name starts getting circulated, here we go again… Why are you even in the conversation?

Smith, while acknowledging her concerns, reiterated that he never put himself in the conversation for public office.

“First of all, I didn’t put myself there. I didn’t ask for that. Don’t do that to me,” he said.

For now, it’s clear that Smith is happy sticking to his lane—bringing his signature style to sports and cultural commentary, not the political arena.