Stephen A. Smith Drops Hint That Wes Moore Could Be His Running Mate – Though He Doubts He’ll Actually Run
Popular sports commentator Stephen A. Smith speculated that if he ever threw his hat in the presidential ring, he might tap Governor Wes Moore of Maryland as his running mate. But he was clear — a formal run is “highly unlikely.”
Smith had previously said he felt he “had no choice” but to consider a 2028 presidential bid. In his recent comments, he described Moore as someone he “really, really” admires. He called Moore a realistic leader who “cares about people and cares about what’s in our best interest.”
Smith also noted that Moore “deserves to win” — signaling underlying respect without confirming any real political ambition together. As for his own chances, the sports media figure didn’t commit. He left the door open but maintained it was more talk than plan.