Is Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson running for US president’s office? Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, renowned for his transition from the wrestling ring to Hollywood stardom, has recently become the focal point of political speculation as reports surfaced that various political parties have reached out to him, urging him to consider a potential run for the highest office in the United States.
A 2021 survey conducted by The New York Times added fuel to this speculation, revealing that a substantial 46% of Americans would throw their support behind Dwayne Johnson if he were to throw his hat into the presidential ring.
Is Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson running for US president’s office?
In a recent interview on the What Now? podcast hosted by Trevor Noah, Johnson shared his thoughts on the survey results, expressing his gratitude, “The poll was very interesting. I was moved by that. And I was, uh, blown away. I was honored.”
He further disclosed that the outreach from political parties occurred towards the close of 2022, leveraging the noteworthy poll results as a catalyst for their proposals.
Despite his initial reluctance toward a political career, Johnson acknowledged the unexpected turn of events, stating, “My goal has never been to be in politics. Matter of fact, there are a lot of things about politics that I hate.”
However, he left the door open for reconsideration, remarking, “I would reconsider the decision regarding running for the president’s office if people are really passionate about my candidacy.”
As speculation mounts regarding whether Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson will make the leap from Tinseltown to the political arena, the resonance of his popularity and the public’s apparent endorsement, as underscored by the survey results, suggest that he could emerge as a compelling candidate should he choose to embark on a political journey.
The coming months may unveil whether the charismatic actor will indeed transition from cinematic heroics to the intricacies of political leadership.
