Chelsea Clinton is not running for public office — right now.
In an interview with Variety, the daughter of a former president and presidential candidate said she’s not thinking about running for a role in government.
“I am not running for public office,” Clinton told the magazine.
The former first kid believes public service is important, but she doesn’t see herself doing a better job than the people currently in office.
“I really am constantly surprised by the stories of me running for, fill in the blank — Congress, Senate, City Council, the presidency,” Clinton said. “I really find this all rather hysterical, because I’ve been asked this question a lot throughout my life, and the answer has never changed.”
“I love my City Councilwoman — she’s awesome. I’m obsessed with Tish James, who is our public advocate in New York City. I support our mayor. I love my congresswoman. I love our senators. I clearly do not support the president and certainly hope that he is defeated in the next election, but I don’t think I’m the best person for that job.”
However, she left the door open for all of that changing somewhere down the line.
“If someone steps down or something changes, I’ll then ask and answer those questions at that time,” she said. “But right now, no, I’m not running for public office.”
