Stephen A. Smith hasn’t ruled out running for President in 2028. Bill O’Reilly is egging him on to take on the challenge.
While appearing on NewsNation’s Cuomo, O’Reilly told Smith it was something he should legitimately explore.
“I think he should run,” O’Reilly said. “And I’m being serious now. (Donald) Trump opened the door for you. You should send Trump a big bouquet of flowers.”
While admitting that Stephen A. Smith was unlikely to win in 2028, Bill O’Reilly posited that the ESPN and SiriusXM host would be a force on the debate stage for one reason.
“You’re exposing the charlatans, which would be an amazing historical achievement,” he shared.
The two shared a laugh before O’Reilly stated that it’s likely ESPN wouldn’t welcome the run.
“You don’t have to win. You can go back to the dopey show anytime,” he remarked. “They don’t have anybody to replace you.”
That led Stephen A. Smith to get serious about the topic.
“Bill, I don’t play to lose,” he said. “If I decide to run, it’s because I intend to win. It ain’t to make noise just to expose the charlatans. It’s to win. And if I decide to do it, I’m telling you I intend to win. Make no mistake about it. I won’t do it unless I believe I have a legitimate shot to win the presidency.”
O’Reilly concluded by stating that “If you don’t win, it’s still a win,” before jokingly offering to run as Smith’s vice presidential candidate.
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