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Stephen Colbert Teases Presidential Run Amid Late Show End

12/26/2025

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Stephen Colbert, host of The Late Show, questioned a 2028 presidential bid at Slate’s Political Gabfest, joking, "Absolutely, I should not run for president," as the audience chanted his name.
He previously formed an exploratory committee for a 2012 presidential bid but did not pursue it.
With The Late Show set to conclude in 2026, Colbert said he would consult with his faith leader and family about his future service.

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Stephen Colbert, host of The Late Show, questioned a 2028 presidential bid at Slate’s Political Gabfest, joking, "Absolutely, I should not run for president," as the audience chanted his name.
He previously formed an exploratory committee for a 2012 presidential bid but did not pursue it.
With The Late Show set to conclude in 2026, Colbert said he would consult with his faith leader and family about his future service.