Stephen Colbert might ben one among Donald Trump’s most vocal critics, however The Late Present host has no intentions of transitioning into politics as soon as his late-night program comes to an end in Could 2026. As reported by PEOPLE, Colbert stated, “Completely, I mustn’t run for president,” when requested concerning the chance throughout a December 18th look at Slate’s Political Gabfest occasion.
“I perceive why you’d need me to,” he continued. “I’d have to debate with my religion chief and my household to see if, as soon as my service on the Late Present ends in Could, if I could possibly be of some larger service to this nation that I like a lot.”
CBS cited monetary causes whereas saying the cancellation of The Late Present in July, although some seen it as a possible casualty of Trump’s war on comedy. In a current GQ interview, Colbert clarified that he has no plans to retire as soon as the present concludes, expressing curiosity in “creating issues” with each his present collaborators and new companions. “I simply love making issues,” he defined.
