Stephen A Smith questions wealth of Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, says Americans should prosper first

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Stephen A. Smith questioned the fortunes of former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama while arguing that politicians should prosper financially only when the American people are also doing well on his podcast, "Straight Shooter." Stephen A. Smith is offering criticism of the multi-million-dollar net worths of two recent former presidents while arguing that the leaders of the country should only prosper financially if Americans are also doing so. The sports commentator and host of the "Straight Shooter" podcast weighed in on any profits President Donald Trump is making while serving in the nation’s highest office. "I don't give a damn what money politicians slide into their own pockets from time to time," Smith said on Wednesday’s episode of his podcast. "If the American people are prospering, get yours. It's a capitalistic society." Smith went