Jay Leno has an optimistic view of the outcome of the 2024 presidential election, saying it was “a great day for democracy” because “it was fair, it was honest”.

First Tonight’s show host talked about Donald Trump’s victory during an appearance on discussion Wednesday. While he admitted he’s “not a fan” of Trump, “The beautiful thing about this election is that it was fair, it was honest.”

“OK, I wasn’t a fan, but that’s okay, he’s the president of the United States — let’s all come together, thank you very much,” Leno continued. “You know I’m afraid they’re going to watch this and there’s 1,100 votes out of 300 million between them, and it’s going to be like, ‘OK, here’s the answer, OK? This is the thing. And profession was made – there was no deception. Everyone says he was honest. I mean, it’s a great day for democracy.”

In a separate interview with TheWrapLeno explained why he would have no desire to host The Tonight Show during Trump’s presidency, citing the country’s intense polarization. “People say to me, ‘Oh, I bet you wish you did The Tonight Show when Trump was president.” No, I don’t. Because when you really don’t like a guy, it’s worse… I mean, look how polarizing it’s getting now. I blame Trump for all of this. Because at The Tonight Showwe used to make fun of both sides and people couldn’t figure out your politics. So you have the whole audience. Now, you either understand Trump’s people, like Gutfeldor you take the anti-Trump ones, like Kimmel. Which, to me — I’ll take everyone’s money, thanks. As for both crowds.”