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Stephen A. Smith Tells Hannity He Won’t Run for President in 2028

On Monday, Sean Hannity posted a clip showing Stephen A. Smith telling Hannity he was no longer interested in running for president in 2028.
The sports commentator said he wouldn't run because he'd have to give up his money, citing his five-year, $100 million ESPN extension and SiriusXM three-year, $36 million deal.
On Monday, Stephen A. Smith told Sean Hannity he was not pursuing a 2028 bid, citing media contracts and past political speculation, including the Sirius XM interview on 'CBS Sunday Morning'.
Smith said he would support Marco Rubio, Wes Moore, and Josh Shapiro for the 2028 race, citing their qualifications and impact. Smith highlighted these as his preferred choices.
The show's debut on Tuesday positions Hang Out with Sean Hannity to feature Stephen A. Smith, an ESPN fixture on First Take and The Stephen A. Smith Show, expanding reach across streaming platforms and national radio.

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