Stephen A Smith shuts down possibility of running for president Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith revealed why he has ruled out running for president in 2028 on the 'Hang Out with Sean Hannity' podcast. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith shut down rumors he could be running for president in 2028 during an interview with Fox News' Sean Hannity. "Let me put the presidential aspirations to bed," Smith said on the premiere episode of the "Hang Out