President Obama said Tuesday he’s thankful he doesn’t have to return to the campaign trail in 2016 and is looking forward to a quieter retirement.
During an appearance on CBS’ the “Late Show,” the president joked with host David Letterman that the two men could spend their time sipping coffee and playing dominoes after they leave the national spotlight.
Mr. Letterman has hosted the program since 1993 and has been a mainstay on late-night TV for more than three decades. He’s set to retire following the May 20episode. while Mr. Obama has about 20 months left in office.
“It does feel good not to have to be on the stump,” the president said. “I was thinking you and me could play some dominoes together. We could go to the local Starbucks and swap stories.”
After he leaves office in early 2017, Mr. Obama said he and first lady Michelle Obama plan to get involved in a number of causes, including supporting minority and disadvantaged youth and working to fight climate change.
The president also thanked Mr. Letterman for his contribution to American pop culture.
“After a tough day at the office or coming home from work, knowing that you’ve been there to give us a little bit of joy and a little bit of laughter, it has meant so much,” he said. “You’re part of all of us. You’ve given us a great gift, and we love you.”
• Ben Wolfgang can be reached at bwolfgang@washingtontimes.com.
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