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Stephen A. Smith says ‘no way in hell’ he’d take White House press secretary job

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Datoc, C. (2026, November 12). Stephen A. Smith says ‘no way in hell’ he’d take White House press secretary job. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/4802022/stephen-a-smith-no-way-take-white-house-press-secretary-job/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-11-12 · by Christian Datoc

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ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith stated he would not accept the position of White House press secretary following an interview with President Donald Trump on Thursday. The report notes that Smith is frequently discussed as a long-shot presidential candidate but clarified his refusal of the press secretary role immediately after the meeting. The piece focuses on Smith's public reaction and the fact that his interview with the President will be hosted on his YouTube channel.
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ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith interviewed President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, after which he immediately took himself out of the running for the open White House press secretary position.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-13
Smith, often floated as an extreme long-shot presidential candidate, briefly spoke to reporters after the interview, which he said will air on his YouTube channel.
2026-11-13 · Washington Examiner
Stephen A. Smith says ‘no way in hell’ he’d take White House press secretary job · assertive framing

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ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith interviewed President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, after which he immediately took himself out of the running for the open White House press secretary position. asserted
he → interview → position
Smith, often floated as an extreme long-shot presidential candidate, briefly spoke to reporters after the interview, which he said will air on his YouTube channel. asserted
he → float → channel
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