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Trump advises Stephen A. Smith against presidential run decision

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 1:19 PM

Last updated Nov 13, 2026

Trump advises Stephen A. Smith against presidential run decision

Summary

During a visit to the White House on November 12, 2026, Stephen A. Smith interviewed President Donald Trump, who commented on Smith's potential presidential aspirations. Trump expressed skepticism about Smith's readiness to enter politics, suggesting he might prefer his current media life. Smith has not made a final decision about running in 2028, stating he has time to consider his options. Earlier in 2026, he indicated seriousness about a bid and acknowledged the complexities of such a move, while also expressing ambition to overcome other candidates if he chooses to run.

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•Trump visited the White House for an interview with Smith on Nov. 12, 2026.
•Trump advised Smith to maintain his current lifestyle instead of running for office.
•Smith has not decided on a presidential run but has considered it seriously.
•He previously expressed he is 'dead serious' about a possible 2028 candidacy.
•Smith signed a five-year, $100 million contract with ESPN in 2025.

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1:19 PMYahoo Sports — Donald Trump hits Stephen A. Smith with harsh reality check about potential presidential run

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If ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith really wants to run for president , he may have a tall task ahead, as current President Donald Trump suggested. Smith visited the White House to interview the president on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026. Trump praised the ESPN personality, saying he’s “doing very well,” and asked if he planned on running for office . […] The post Donald Trump hits Stephen A. Smith with harsh reality check about potential presidential run appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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