Dwayne Johnson Faces Backlash for Declining to Endorse 2024 Presidential Candidate on 'The View'

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05/04/2024 20h11

In a surprising turn of events, Dwayne Johnson, popularly known as "The Rock," faced a round of boos from 'The View' audience on Friday morning, despite not even being present on the show. The actor and WWE star garnered the negative reaction due to his refusal to endorse a presidential candidate for the upcoming 2024 election.

During a discussion on Hot Topics, the hosts of the ABC talk show played a clip of Johnson from his recent interview with "Fox & Friends." In the interview, he addressed his previous endorsement of President Biden and his subsequent decision not to endorse anyone this time around. Johnson expressed his dissatisfaction with the state of the country but explained that he was more concerned about how people would perceive his endorsement rather than his own political beliefs.

The "Fast and Furious" actor candidly stated, "Am I gonna do that again this year? That answer is no. I'm not gonna do that because what I realized, what that caused back then was something that tears me up in my guts, back then and now, which is division."

However, despite appearing on The View remotely, Johnson still faced criticism from the show's audience. It seems his decision not to align with any particular political party drew a mixed reaction, with some viewers expressing disappointment while others applauded his commitment to avoiding division.

Host Ana Navarro, chiming in on the conversation, offered her theory as to why Johnson is unwilling to take sides. Further details on Navarro's theory were not provided in the given information.

Dwayne Johnson's decision to abstain from endorsing a presidential candidate in the upcoming 2024 election has sparked debate and elicited diverse reactions. While some may view his stance as a commendable effort to avoid further divide, others appear disappointed, hoping for his influential support. Only time will tell how this decision will impact Johnson's public image and political standing.

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