Overview
- Smith told CBS’ Robert Costa he is giving strong consideration to being on the Democratic debate stage in 2027.
- He said he has no desire to be a politician or run for office yet is not ruling out a 2028 bid.
- Smith described himself as fiscally conservative and socially liberal and said he could not see himself running as a Republican.
- CBS correspondent Robert Costa posted that Smith is moving closer to a 2028 campaign, drawing a comparison to early signals from Donald Trump before his first run.
- Coverage notes questions about viability and logistics, including his high-value ESPN contract and his lack of formal campaign steps to date.