Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has responded to a new poll showing mass support for him running for President of the United States.
In a post made on his official Instagram account, the 48-year-old former WWE wrestler and actor shared an image of a recent poll from Piplsay, which found that 48% of Americans surveyed supported his making a bid for the Oval Office sometime in the future.
In a caption addressed to his 228 million followers on the platform, the Jumanji star wrote:
"Humbling [...] I don’t think our Founding Fathers EVER envisioned a six-four, bald, tattooed, half-Black, half-Samoan, tequila drinking, pick up truck driving, fanny pack-wearing guy joining their club.
"But if it ever happens it’d be my honor to serve you, the people. [sic]"
Additionally, over the weekend, the Hobbs & Shaw star spoke with Willie Geist on Sunday Today about the division in the US.
When Geist questioned Johnson about whether or not politics is something he's be interested in pursuing, the former champion replied: "So, I do have that goal to unite our country and I also feel that if this is what the people want, then I will do that.
"I am passionate that our country is united. A united country, as we know, it when it’s at its strongest and I want to see that for our country."
Suffice it to say, The Rock's Instagram post accrued plenty of attention from his many fans and followers, and it currently boasts over 5.7 million reactions and over 92,000 comments from other Instagram users as of the time of writing.
For instance, actor D.C. Young Fly wrote: "We believe in you champ. [sic]"
Meanwhile, NBA basketball player Dwayne Wade wrote: "I can see The White House party's now. [sic]"
And former professional basketball played Carlos Boozer chimed in: "I'd definitely vote for you OG. [sic]"
Finally, Captain America actor Chris Evans wrote: "Have you thought about a running mate?? :) [sic]"
Of course, this is far from the first time that The Rock has opened up about his political ambitions. He first addressed the fan buzz around him potentially running for office in a 2017 interview with GQ, stating:
"A year ago [2016] 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.'"
In a February 2021 interview with USA Today, he later clarified: "I would consider a presidential run in the future if that’s what the people wanted. Truly I mean that, and I’m not flippant in any way with my answer."
