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The critique turns to Oprah’s political aspirations. Though publicly insisting she would never run for office, recent events show her wavering stance. Following the 2018 speech, notable figures, including late-night hosts and celebrities, openly advocated for her Presidential run, suggesting that her speech was a strategic stepping stone to higher political ambitions.
The host decries this as dangerous, warning that Oprah’s influence could manipulate public sentiment and obscure her controversial past. Key donors and media outlets publicly expressed respect for a hypothetical campaign, fueling fears of populist influence rooted in manufactured heroism.