Washington DC, Jan. 21 -- Comedian and The Daily Show host Jon Stewart has addressed recurring speculation about whether he would ever consider running for public office, describing the question as a reflection of widespread "desperation and dissatisfaction" among voters in the United States, reported People.

The 63-year-old host was asked during the filming of a recent episode of the Comedy Central show whether he would "ever consider running for office." In a clip shared on YouTube, the comedian said he understands why viewers pose the question amid the current political climate.

"That's very kind of you. And by the way, I cannot tell you how wild it is to have people even think that having the power over their lives is something they...