DWAYNE JOHNSON EXPLAINS WHY HE WON’T RUN FOR PRESIDENT

While appearing on The Graham Norton Show, Dwayne Johnson revealed that he has shelved his plans to run for president of the United States. A few months back, the star had expressed a desire to turn to politics but whilst he is very flattered by the response, he won’t be acting on it anytime soon.

Speaking on the matter, Johnson said, “It’s been very flattering. There’s been this really interesting uptick in public opinion, [people] wanting that to happen. The problem is that [Kevin Hart] will completely sabotage the campaign in 2020, 2024. He’ll literally sabotage it from the inside.”To which, Hart replied, “100 per cent. I would take you down. I don’t want it to happen just because it would make you that much better than me.” In May, Dwayne admitted running for president was a real possibilit y and

It’s been very flattering. There’s been this really interesting uptick in public opinion, [people] wanting that to happen.

DWAYNE JOHNSON, ACTOR

said he had been considering moving into politics more and more. At that time, he noted, “I think it’s a real possibility. A year ago, it started coming up more and more. There was a real sense of earnestness, which made me go home and think ‘Let me really rethink my answer and make sure I am giving an answer that is truthful and also respectful.” The actor will be next seen in the film, Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle.