Tuesday, December 23, 2025
ADVT 
Hollywood

'Late Night' Host Stephen Colbert Plans To Run For President In 2020

Darpan News Desk IANS, 23 Jun, 2017 10:27 PM
    After Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson, it is ' Late Night' talk show host Stephen Colbert now, who is considering a run for the White House in 2020.
     
    While appearing on a Russian late-night show ' Evening Urgant', Colbert announced that he wants to run for President of the U.S. in 2020 and thought that it would be better to tell the Russians himself, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
     
    After taking a few shots of Vodka, Colbert said, "OK. I am here to announce that I am considering a run for president in 2020, and I thought it would be better to cut out the middle man and just tell the Russians myself."
     
    The 53-year-old host also asked the audience if anyone would like to work for his campaign in an unofficial capacity.
     
    He concluded by saying, "A strong America, a strong Russia," while taking one last shot of vodka.
     
    Colbert took a break from ' The Late Show' to travel to Russia, but will return with a new episode on Monday.
     
    This is not the first time the late-night host has announced a run for president. In October 2007, Colbert announced his candidacy following public pressure.
     
    He paid the 2,500 USD fee necessary to be included on the Democratic ballot in South Carolina, but his request was denied. Colbert ultimately dropped his bid on November 5, 2007. 

    MORE Hollywood ARTICLES

    Dev Patel's Lion To Release In Australia

    Slumdog Millionaire star Dev Patel's film Lion is all set release in Australia in January next year.

    Dev Patel's Lion To Release In Australia

    Sarah Jessica Parker Cuts Ties With Epipen After Price Hike

    Sarah Jessica Parker Cuts Ties With Epipen After Price Hike
    Saying she is "disappointed, saddened and deeply concerned" by the price hike of the EpiPen, actress Sarah Jessica Parker has cut ties with the company that makes the emergency allergy treatment.

    Sarah Jessica Parker Cuts Ties With Epipen After Price Hike

    Akshay Kumar, SRK Among World's 10 Highest-Paid Actors

    Akshay Kumar, SRK Among World's 10 Highest-Paid Actors
    Unsurprisingly, the highest-paid Indian on the list is a Khan - Shah Rukh Khan, who is ranked eighth on a list topped by Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.

    Akshay Kumar, SRK Among World's 10 Highest-Paid Actors

    Courteney Cox, 52, Has Done Things She 'Regrets' to Deal With Ageing

    Courteney Cox, 52, Has Done Things She 'Regrets' to Deal With Ageing
    F.R.I.E.N.D.S star Courteney Cox has vowed not to undergo more cosmetic procedures because she thinks they made her look "horrible".

    Courteney Cox, 52, Has Done Things She 'Regrets' to Deal With Ageing

    How Janice From F.R.I.E.N.D.S Got That Famous Laugh

    How Janice From F.R.I.E.N.D.S Got That Famous Laugh
    The 55-year-old actress has revealed how her character's infamous cackle became so popular

    How Janice From F.R.I.E.N.D.S Got That Famous Laugh

    Justin Bieber Reunites With Sofia Richie For Her Birthday

    Singer Justin Bieber returned from London to the US to help singer Lionel Richie's daughter and model Sofia Richie celebrate her 18th birthday.

    Justin Bieber Reunites With Sofia Richie For Her Birthday