The Rock '100%' considering Presidential run in 2024
The idea to pursue politics originally came into Johnson's mind because of a 2016 Washington Post article
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Actor-wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson says he will "100%" run for the President of the US. He is planning to do so in 2024.
With so much to do as a producer, actor and businessman, Johnson says handling both his career and politics at the same time isn't a cup of tea.
"I couldn't do both," Johnson told Variety.
"Realistically, as we go into 2018, when you look at my slate as we're developing and shooting into 2019 and 2020, the slate goes deep into 2021, so it feels like the realistic consideration would be 2024," he added.
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The idea to pursue politics originally came into Johnson's mind because of a 2016 Washington Post article which stated that he could win if he ran for President.
"It was never something that I trumpeted and beat my chest and ever said publicly, 'This is what I'm going to do', but as that story picked up, Americans picked it up and there was this sentiment of, 'We're not joking, and we would really love the idea if you would run'," he said.
Though Johnson has political ambitions on his mind, he never set out to start a viral guessing game of whether or not he will run for president.
“In that, I knew I had to listen to the people and really, really think about it,” he continues.
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“That’s where I’m at right now — I’m well aware politics is not the business I’m in, so the best thing I can do is continuing to listen and learn as much as I can. I’m continuing to watch our presidency and watch how every new development is handled. I continue to watch our leaders in government, and like all Americans, I continue to be hopeful that our leaders exhibit poise, perspective and the ability to bring our country together during these tough times — which I don’t feel our presidency is currently doing — so that’s where I’m at.”
“I care deeply about our country, and I care deeply about our people – especially now,” he says. “Decency matters and being a decent human being matters, and character matters, and leadership matters.”
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With so much to do as a producer, actor and businessman, Johnson says handling both his career and politics at the same time isn't a cup of tea.
"I couldn't do both," Johnson told Variety.
"Realistically, as we go into 2018, when you look at my slate as we're developing and shooting into 2019 and 2020, the slate goes deep into 2021, so it feels like the realistic consideration would be 2024," he added.
Dwayne Johnson receives star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame
The idea to pursue politics originally came into Johnson's mind because of a 2016 Washington Post article which stated that he could win if he ran for President.
"It was never something that I trumpeted and beat my chest and ever said publicly, 'This is what I'm going to do', but as that story picked up, Americans picked it up and there was this sentiment of, 'We're not joking, and we would really love the idea if you would run'," he said.
Though Johnson has political ambitions on his mind, he never set out to start a viral guessing game of whether or not he will run for president.
“In that, I knew I had to listen to the people and really, really think about it,” he continues.
The Rock to get his star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
“That’s where I’m at right now — I’m well aware politics is not the business I’m in, so the best thing I can do is continuing to listen and learn as much as I can. I’m continuing to watch our presidency and watch how every new development is handled. I continue to watch our leaders in government, and like all Americans, I continue to be hopeful that our leaders exhibit poise, perspective and the ability to bring our country together during these tough times — which I don’t feel our presidency is currently doing — so that’s where I’m at.”
“I care deeply about our country, and I care deeply about our people – especially now,” he says. “Decency matters and being a decent human being matters, and character matters, and leadership matters.”
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