ESPN host Stephen A. Smith has announced he is not planning to run for the White House in 2028, despite previously hinting otherwise. This announcement came during a conversation with Fox News host Sean Hannity on his radio show. Smith, who recently signed a $100 million five-year deal with ESPN, stated that he would not give up his money if he did run for POTUS. Despite this, Smith has previously stated that if he does run, it would be as a Democrat.