The ESPN host and former Philadelphia Inquirer columnist has been clear about not running for president. That hasn't stopped him from milking the speculation for all it's worth.

Stephen A Smith isn’t going anywhere after signing a $100 million contract with ESPN, according to The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand. One of the main points of his contract was the show “First Take.” According to The Athletic’s report,

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith has quite the life going for him right now. As host of the highly rated First Take, the 57-year-old is reportedly making $12 million per year and as of last December, was in negotiations to raise that number to $20 million.

Stephen A. Smith responds to 2028 presidential rumors, joking about the buzz but acknowledging the growing speculation.