If the Democratic Party has a problem drawing young men who believe that the excesses of wokeness have left them behind, could there be a more appealing figure than the guy they’ve been watching argue about sports for the past decade?

Momentum around ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith launching a White House run in 2028 has grabbed the attention of one of the Democratic Party’s top figures. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Thursday there is “a lot to like” about a presidential ticket with Smith at the top of it.

We haven’t even reached Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office, and the idea of Stephen A. Smith running for president in 2028 is becoming a legitimate talking point. Smith claims to have no interest in running for president but also says he’s willing to do it if that’s what the American people want.

Stephen A. Smith has been in the political limelight for the better part of a year and his calls for change in the Democratic Party seem to be growing louder amid rumors of a possible run for office