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Unprecedented times lead to unprecedented measures.
Which is why Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson decided to break with his habit of not talking about politics this weekend.
In a video posted to his social media platforms, the actor announced he’d decided to endorse Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the upcoming US election.
As a political independent & centrist, I’ve voted for both parties in the past. In this critical presidential elect… https://t.co/xWnR9xbJzA— Dwayne Johnson (@Dwayne Johnson) 1601210722
The clip begins with The Rock addressing the camera, saying:
Endorsing] is something that I’ve certainly not done in the past, so I’m gonna go big. You guys know me: if I go, I go big.
As a registered independent for years now with centrist ideologies, I do feel that vice president Biden and senator Harris are the best choice to lead our country, and I am endorsing them to become president and vice president of our united states.
The seven-minute clip then shows the actor sitting down with Biden and Harris to have a “great and extremely productive conversation”.
But not everyone is happy about The Rock’s decision.
The Rock’s giant fanbase includes a large swathe of conservatives.
And the Trump supporters among them are displeased at his announcement.
In fact, they’re furious.
They’re accusing him of being “afraid” of Trump.
The Rock did one of those endorsements where he pretends Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are competent, moral leaders i… https://t.co/lEI6KDZcr2— Joe Biden is a Dick Cheney Democrat 🥋 (@Joe Biden is a Dick Cheney Democrat 🥋) 1601234375
And just “wanting to keep his career in Hollywood”.
Some Trump-supporting Republicans are trying to claim The Rock’s decision is unfair because he didn’t sit down with the president to make an “informed decision”.
As the president hasn’t had four years to show everyone exactly what he’s about.
Wait... so you sat down with one side & not the other to make an informed decision? Why not also speak to Trump &… https://t.co/MBbHNpSAvG— Kimberly Klacik (@Kimberly Klacik) 1601231976
They’ve decided The Rock is “phony” and that somehow his decision is linked to… China?
Remember when @TheRock had a heart to heart conversation with @realDonaldTrump and examined his policies? Me either… https://t.co/wRqBpk4jxA— Chris Loesch (@Chris Loesch) 1601241031
Sure, Jan.
However, some ex-Trump voters welcomed The Rock’s choice.
@TheRock @JoeBiden @KamalaHarris I will keep letting people know that it’s OK to change minds without any fear. Thi… https://t.co/IKFOBaktHu— David Weissman (@David Weissman) 1601216033
Perhaps others should take heed...
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