In recent weeks, the idea of ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith running for president has picked up steam due to predictions about where he would place in the 2028 election. Smith has said that he would be interested in debating,

Kluwe, 43, served as a punter in the NFL for eight seasons between 2005 and 2012. He initially landed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2005, but ultimately ended up being signed by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of training camp that season. Kluwe played all eight seasons with the Vikings before retiring in 2014.

The longtime player and other residents were on hand to protest a plaque at the library they viewed as a “propaganda statement” because of its references to the Make America Great Again

Huntington Beach police arrested Kluwe and he was released from custody four hours later. Kluwe was one of the NFL players who spoke his voice when it came to gay and trans people. He’s always spoken his mind and has never been afraid to take a stand.

Chris Kluwe says while he doesn't want to run for political office, he would -- and he's already had a few meetings with local Democrats.