Former ESPN Star Sage Steele Flatly Rejects Trump Administration Rumors: ‘Fake News’

Sage Steele has called “fake news” about a report that claimed she was in the process of being press secretary for the Trump administration.

Axios reported earlier this week that Steele was “vying” for the role.

In a post on X on Thursday, Steele denied that was the case.

“I’m not sure how these rumors started about me ‘vying’ to be press secretary, but it’s definitely fake news! I haven’t had a single conversation with anyone about that job, and don’t want to! ” Steele wrote.

“Honestly, it was the honor of a lifetime to be a small part of @TeamTrump during the campaign – something I NEVER imagined – but I wholeheartedly believe in @realDonaldTrump @JDVance and am excited to find ways to continue to serve. It Took me years to not be afraid to speak up. That fear is gone forever and I hope others start to feel the same LFG!”

Steele, who currently hosts a show on Bill Maher’s podcast network, was one of six names listed as candidates by Axios in the report.

Before the election, Steele represented President-elect Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.

In 2023, Steele left ESPN after 15 years at the network, where roles included hosting “NBA Countdown” and “SportsCenter.”

Her exit followed a contentious lawsuit against the network and parent company Disney, alleging that the company violated her freedom of speech.

“After settling my case with ESPN/Disney, I have decided to leave so that I can more freely exercise my First Amendment rights,” Steele wrote last August.

“I am grateful for so many wonderful experiences over the past 16 years and am excited for my next chapter!”