Dwayne Johnson running for President of the United States

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson revealed that several political parties approached him last year, after a 2021 poll showed 46% of Americans would support his presidential campaign. While appearing as the inaugural guest on Trevor Noah’s new podcast on Spotify Now what? The actor and former WWE wrestler revealed that the parties contacted him in late 2022.

Johnson expressed his appreciation for the poll results, stating, “I was really moved by that. I was really surprised and honored.” He then mentioned that the parties came to inquire about his interest in running for president.

“It was a big deal and it came out of the blue,” Mr Baywatch said the actor. “It was one after the other, and they mentioned this poll, and they also mentioned their own deep research that would prove that I should ever go down that road [I’d be a real contender].”

Commenting on his ambivalent views on politics, Johnson said: “It was all very surreal because that was never my goal. My goal was never to go into politics. In fact, there’s a lot about politics that I hate.”

On Noah’s podcast, Johnson shared that his career as a professional wrestler has often led him to be distant from his oldest daughter, Simone. He expressed his desire to avoid a similar situation with his younger children, stating, “I don’t want that for my little ones now.”

Johnson explained that this concern was a central topic of discussion with stakeholders, who seemed to compare his situation to how others have managed similar challenges. “If that’s ultimately what people would want, then of course I would consider it,” he added.

In response to the 2021 poll, the celebrity previously posted on Instagram, “I don’t think our founders EVER envisioned a six-four, bald, tattooed, half-black, half-Samoan, tequila-drinking, delivery-truck-driving, flashy guy joining their club – but if it ever happens, I’d be honored to serve you, the world.”

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