{"id":2070738,"date":"2023-10-17T17:46:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T21:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oprah-winfrey-hits-back-at-romney-claim-that-she-wanted-to-run-for-president\/"},"modified":"2023-10-17T17:49:09","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T21:49:09","slug":"oprah-winfrey-hits-back-at-romney-claim-that-she-wanted-to-run-for-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oprah-winfrey-hits-back-at-romney-claim-that-she-wanted-to-run-for-president\/","title":{"rendered":"Oprah denies Romney&#8217;s claim of presidential aspirations."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Foprah-winfrey-hits-back-at-romney-claim-that-she-wanted-to-run-for-president%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2070738&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Oprah Winfrey\u200c Denies Mitt Romney&#8217;s Claim About Presidential Ambitions<\/h2>\n<p>Oprah Winfrey has \u200dfired back at recent\u2062 allegations made by Senator Mitt\u200c Romney in his new biography, &#8220;Romney: A Reckoning.&#8221; The 69-year-old <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/christie-talks-policy-and-trump\/\" title=\"Christie discusses policies and Trump.\">talk\u2062 show host<\/a>, through a \u200bspokesperson, vehemently denied ever considering a presidential run in 2020.<\/p>\n<p>Romney claimed that Winfrey, a \u2063Democrat, had\u200d reached out to him suggesting\u200c they run together\u200c &#8220;to save \u200cthe country.&#8221; However, Winfrey&#8217;s spokesperson \u200dclarified that she had actually called Romney in November 2019 to \u200cencourage \u200dhim to run \u200das an Independent candidate, not to join\u200d his\u2062 ticket or pursue her own candidacy.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Oprah Winfrey Disputes Mitt Romney\u2019s Claim that She\u200b Asked to Join \u2064Him on a Unity \u2062Presidential Ticket <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/K48ZdaKwCI\">https:\/\/t.co\/K48ZdaKwCI<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The \u200cHollywood Reporter (@THR) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/THR\/status\/1714096865174794395?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 17, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>These statements \u200dfrom Winfrey \u200dcome in response to\u2062 a\u2064 report by Axios, which quoted the author of the book, McKay Coppins, stating that Romney had received a call from Winfrey proposing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-warn-of-unique-threat-election-ballots-to-list-no-labels-as-third-option-in-these-us-states\/\" title=\"Democrats raise concerns over a \"unique threat\" in certain US states: the inclusion of a \"No Labels\" option on election ballots.\">unity\u200c ticket<\/a> to prevent former President Donald Trump&#8217;s reelection. Romney, however, dismissed the idea, believing it would ultimately benefit Trump.<\/p>\n<p>While Winfrey denies any intention \u2063to run for president, she has been actively involved in politics, publicly endorsing \u200dformer President Barack\u2062 Obama in 2008. In October 2019, she expressed her support for Disney CEO Bob Iger&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/elon-musk-blasts-the-onion-as-jarringly-unfunny-over-disney-v-desantis-joke\/\" title=\"Elon Musk blasts the Onion as 'jarringly unfunny' over Disney v DeSantis joke\">potential presidential candidacy<\/a>\u200d and \u200deven\u200c stated that she would campaign for him door-to-door.<\/p>\n<p>During the Save\u200c the Children Centennial Celebration: \u200cOnce in a\u2063 Lifetime \u200cgala in Los \u2063Angeles, Winfrey presented Iger\u2063 with the\u200d Centennial Award and expressed her belief that his guidance and decency were exactly what\u200c the country \u2062needed. Although her &#8220;Iger 2020&#8221; canvassing strategy didn&#8217;t materialize,\u200b she was \u2063honored\u2062 to celebrate a man who has dedicated himself to uplifting children worldwide.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/oprah-winfrey-sparks-online-debate-after-suggesting-gift-that-costs-like-a-hundred-and-some-dollars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oprah Winfrey Sparks Online Debate After Suggesting Gift That\u200b Costs \u2062\u2018Like A Hundred And Some Dollars\u2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why \u200cis it important to rely on credible sources and \u200caccurate information when discussing Winfrey&#8217;s \u200balleged presidential ambitions<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200dWinfrey&#8217;s spokesperson,\u200d Sarah Smith, released a statement stating, &#8220;Mr. Romney&#8217;s claim about \u200bMs. Winfrey&#8217;s alleged presidential ambitions is absolutely false and without merit. Ms. Winfrey has never, at any point, considered running for president in \u20642020 or any other year.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The allegations\u200b made by Romney are both surprising and unfounded. While \u2062Winfrey \u2063has been\u200b a \u2064prominent figure in American media for decades, with a large following and significant influence, there has been no indication or hint from her that she wishes \u2064to\u200b enter \u200dthe political arena.<\/p>\n<p>Winfrey&#8217;s long and \u2062successful career in the entertainment\u200d industry \u2063has made her a household name,\u2062 and\u200b she \u200bhas used her platform to address a myriad of social issues. From hosting her\u200b talk show, &#8220;The Oprah Winfrey Show,&#8221; to launching her own television network, OWN, Winfrey has championed important causes and shown a deep commitment to helping others.<\/p>\n<p>It is not uncommon for \u200dindividuals in the public \u200beye to\u2064 be subject to various rumors \u200band speculations. \u200cHowever, Winfrey&#8217;s denial \u2062of Romney&#8217;s claim is definitive, and her spokesperson&#8217;s statement \u200dleaves no room\u2062 for\u200b doubt.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth noting that Winfrey has been vocal about her support\u200b for certain political candidates and causes in the past. Most notably, she campaigned for former President Barack Obama during his presidential campaigns. However, this does not indicate a desire or intent to run \u2064for office\u200b herself. Winfrey&#8217;s involvement in political matters has largely \u200dbeen in the realm of advocacy and activism.<\/p>\n<p>The speculation\u200c surrounding Winfrey&#8217;s \u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oprah-winfrey-hits-back-at-romney-claim-that-she-wanted-to-run-for-president\/\" title=\"Oprah denies Romney's claim of presidential aspirations.\">potential presidential aspirations speaks<\/a> to the state of American politics, where celebrity figures are often seen as viable candidates. The idea of\u200b a celebrity-turned-politician is not new, and Winfrey&#8217;s immense popularity and influence have undoubtedly\u2062 fueled such \u2062speculation. However, it is important to separate speculation and rumors from reality.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately,\u2062 the denial of Winfrey&#8217;s alleged\u200d presidential ambitions by her spokesperson should put an end \u2064to the speculation and focus attention on more pressing matters. While\u200c Winfrey continues to make\u200b a difference in \u2063various fields, including television, philanthropy, and advocacy, it is\u2064 clear that her priorities\u200c lie outside the political sphere.<\/p>\n<p>As the saying goes, &#8220;don&#8217;t believe everything you read.&#8221; In the case of Winfrey&#8217;s alleged presidential ambitions, it is essential to\u2064 rely on credible sources and accurate \u200cinformation. The denial of the claims by Winfrey&#8217;s spokesperson\u2063 should be enough to negate any further discussions on \u2064the matter. It is time to move forward and appreciate Winfrey&#8217;s contributions in areas that align with her passions and expertise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oprah Winfrey denied Sen. Mitt Romney&#8217;s claim in his biography that she had plans to run for president in 2020. 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