Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Approached by Political Parties for U.S. Presidential Run

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has revealed that he was approached by multiple political parties last year exploring the possibility of his running for U.S. president. This interest arose after a poll indicated that 46% of Americans would back a potential campaign. The actor and...

Dwayne " The Rock " Johnson has revealed that he was approached by multiple political parties last year exploring the possibility of his running for U.S. president.The actor and Former WWE wrestler explained during an appearance on Trevor Noah’s new Spotify podcast "What Now?" that "the parties" contacted him to ask if he would consider a presidential run at the end of 2022 following a poll of 30,000 American adults conducted a year prior, according to the Guardian.

Johnson has described himself as a "centrist" and "political independent" and publicly endorsed U.S. President Joe Biden’s 2020 campaign. He previously opened up about a potential presidential run in a 2016 interview with GQ. Johnson also responded to the 2021 poll on Instagram, writing: "I don’t think our Founding Fathers EVER envisioned a six-four, bald, tattooed, half-Black, half-Samoan, tequila drinking, pick up truck driving, fanny pack wearing guy joining their club — but if it ever happens it’d be my honour to serve you, the people," according to the Guardian.

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