In a Brave Move, Dwayne Johnson Breaks from the Hollywood Norm to Endorse Joe Biden for President.9/28/2020 Hollywood, CA — In a bold move that could cost him his career, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson endorsed Joe Biden for President on Sunday.
"As a political independent & centrist, I’ve voted for both parties in the past. In this critical presidential election, I’m endorsing @JoeBiden & @KamalaHarris", Mr. Johnson said on Twitter. In the video, posted with his tweet, after sharing platitudes on the hard work they're all doing, Mr. Johnson went on to officially share his endorsement. "I've never publicly endorsed a presidential candidate or a vice-presidential candidate in my life...umm...over my career, so I figured let's kick this conversation off this way, by me officially, publicly endorsing you both to become President and Vice-President of our great country." "It was such a courageous move", said one fan on Twitter. "He always plays such heroic characters in all of his movies, but to see that same kind of fearlessness in real life was a genuine treat. I'm so proud of him for taking a stand, even when it could cost him so much." "It's so good to finally see these actors and celebrities and professional athletes finally use their platforms to shape public opinion", said another fan on Twitter. "I've grown so weary, over the years, watching these perfect opportunities pass while these celebrities simply stick to expectations of dribbling or singing or making movies. It's a breath of fresh air to see them bravely stand for their convictions, knowing that it may impact their ability to continue in their professions; especially in today's cancel-culture climate." There's no telling what the future holds for Mr. Johnson, after his act of bravery. Many of the immediate responses on Twitter and other social-media platforms seemed positive. It and it does seem like more celebrities and professional athletes are willing to go out on a limb and publicly profess their support for liberal agendas and progressive ideas. But if anyone is man enough to stand in the face of criticism and public shaming, Dwayne Johnson is probably the guy we'd pick for the job. |