Jay Leno calls Trump's victory 'great day for democracy' despite not being a fan of president-elect

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jay Leno has given his take on the recently concluded presidential election in which Donald Trump claimed victory.

The former late-night host appeared on 'The Talk' show and addressed the November 5 results, “The nice thing about this election is, it was fair, it was honest. OK, I was not a fan, but that’s OK, it’s the President of the United States — let’s all get together, thank you very much.”

Jay Leno says elections were held 'professionally'

Jay Leno praised the election process, saying, “You know, my fear is they’re going to be watching this, and there are 1,100 votes out of 300 million between, and it’s going to be name calling about, ‘OK, here’s the answer, OK? This is the thing.’ And it was done professionally — there was no cheating. Everybody says it was honest. I mean, it’s a great day for democracy,” 

The popular host had interviewed sitting president Barack Obama on his talk show in March 2009, and played Ed Sullivan in 'Midas Man' flick, per Variety. 

Internet reacts to Jay Leno's comment on Donald Trump's election win

Netizens shared their thoughts on Jay Leno's take on the 47th presidential elections.

One person commented on X (formerly Twitter), "It was, but not for you. We cancelling all legacy media."

"Amazing how a 'great day for democracy' could also trigger the end of it," an individual chimed. 

Another commented, "He actually has a very rational point of view, for someone who is "not a fan" of Trump. I'm glad he can keep his calm."

"This is why Jay is one of the most beloved figures in America. You folks don't get it, and I don't think you ever will. Your brains were damaged too early on in the Education system," another praised.

Someone else expressed, "Well, we can take solace in this. We know now who the genuine people are. We also know now who the two-faced people are."

"He is right, Trump won the electoral AND the popular vote This is peak democracy," one remarked.

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