Oprah Gets An Unexpected Sign From God to Run for President

Many fans and celebrities have pushed for Oprah Winfrey to run for the presidency in the 2020 elections but Oprah made it clear she isn’t running unless she get’s a sign from God. Winfrey stopped by ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ and got exactly what she asked for.

Colbert heard the terms that Oprah would run for president, and an image of an older white man animation with white hair interrupts their conversation. Colbert said to the image, “Can I help you with something Lord, I’m kind of in the middle of talking to somebody (Oprah Winfrey) important.” The image said, ” I know I’m a big fan.”

Colbert asked the image if there is something that it needed to tell Oprah and it said, “I hear thou seeketh a sign, well is this clear enough?” Then a sign pops up that says “Run!” Oprah then chokes with laughter and then said, “Running is now apart of my exercise routine.”

The image then attempted to make a sign that Oprah can’t deny and pops up with “Oprah 2020” paraphernalia, and the U.S flag and said, “yes she can!”

Oprah then explains that running for president isn’t anything she could see herself doing, and the job requires undivided attention “devoting yourself to it 100%.” The image responded “Not really, have you seen this White House?”

Then Oprah ensures that the image will find someone that it is completely inspired by.

 

 

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