Stewart rules out politics, cites shared public helplessness

Comedian and The Daily Show host Jon Stewart has addressed recurring speculation about whether he would ever consider running for public office, describing the question as a reflection of widespread “desperation and dissatisfaction” among voters in the United States, reported People.

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The 63-year-old host was asked during the filming of a recent episode of the Comedy Central show whether he would “ever consider running for office.” In a clip shared on YouTube, the comedian said he understands why viewers pose the question amid the current political climate.