Oprah not interested in presidential bid
Oprah Winfrey has told the US magazine InStyle that she does not "have the DNA" to be US president.
She
had been widely touted as a future Democratic contender for the 2020
elections after a rousing speech at the Golden Globes earlier this
month.
But she told InStyle: "I've always felt very secure and confident with myself in knowing what I could do and what I could not.
"And so it's not something that interests me."
Donald Trump, when asked at the time about a possible run against Ms Winfrey in 2020, said it would be "fun", adding: "Yeah, I'll beat Oprah."
Oprah Winfrey is a household name in the US, having built up a huge
following during her long-running talk show by tackling issues people
could relate to. She has also produced and acted in movies, published
her own magazine, and set up her own cable channel - all of which has
helped her to become one of the world's richest people.
She was
picking up the prestigious Cecil B deMille award for outstanding
contribution to entertainment, at the Golden Globes in early January,
when she made her now famous speech.
She spoke powerfully on themes of race, gender, power and the 'Me Too' campaign against sexual harassment.
When
she told "all the girls watching here... to know that a new day is on
the horizon!" many took it to mean that she might consider a bid for the
US presidency.
She went on to say: "And when that new day finally
dawns, it will be because of a lot of magnificent women … and some
pretty phenomenal men, fighting hard to make sure they become the
leaders who take us to the time when nobody ever has to say 'Me too'
again."
The hashtags #Oprah2020 and #OprahForPresident began trending on social media and a number of celebrities gave her their support.
BBC
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