In a recent revelation on Trevor Noah’s newly launched Spotify podcast, ‘What Now?,’ Hollywood actor and former WWE wrestler Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson opened up about being approached by political parties regarding a potential run for the U.S. presidency. The interest arose following a 2021 poll indicating that 46% of Americans would support his candidacy.
Johnson shared the surprising turn of events during a visit from political representatives at the end of 2022. Recounting the encounter, he expressed gratitude for the support revealed in the poll but emphasized that politics has never been his primary goal. Despite calling himself a “centrist” and a “political independent,” Johnson acknowledged the allure of the idea of being governor or president.
The actor, who publicly endorsed President Joe Biden’s 2020 campaign, had previously expressed interest in running for president. However, he seemed to have shifted his stance in a CBS Mornings interview last year, citing his responsibilities as a father of three daughters as a reason for putting the idea “off the table.”
In his fictional presidential campaign for the year 2032, portrayed in the sitcom ‘Young Rock,’ Johnson explores the concept of a political role. Responding to the 2021 poll on Instagram, he humorously remarked about the Founding Fathers not envisioning someone like him joining their ranks.
During the podcast, Johnson highlighted the importance of his role as a father and the impact of his wrestling career on family time. He mentioned that discussions with political parties included considerations for his family responsibilities.
While Johnson ruled out an immediate run for office, he left the door open for the future, stating, “If that’s ultimately what the people would want, then of course I would consider it.” The actor’s journey into politics, as depicted in ‘Young Rock,’ adds an intriguing layer to the evolving narrative of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s potential political future.
