Kanye West announces that he’s running for president on Twitter… and Elon Musk says the rapper has his vote
Kanye West has announced that he’s running for president of the United States, with just four months until election day.
The 21-time Grammy winner celebrated Independence Day with the announcement on Twitter, which was met with mixed reactions.
Campaign launch: Kanye West has announced that he’s running for president of the United States, with just four months until election day (pictured in February, 2020)
He wrote: ‘We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future. I am running for president of the United States Flag of United States! #2020VISION’
Fellow eccentric billionaire Elon Musk sparked rumors that he could be Ye’s running mate, as he responded to the tweet: ‘You have my full support!’
West took to Twitter this week after visiting the Tesla founder, posting a photo from their possible meeting of minds.
Presidential bid: The 21-time Grammy winner celebrated Independence Day with the announcement on Twitter, which was met with mixed reactions
Biggest supporter: Fellow eccentric billionaire Elon Musk sparked rumors that he could be Ye’s running mate, as he responded to the tweet: ‘You have my full support!’
Meeting of minds: West took to Twitter this week after visiting the Tesla founder, posting a photo from their possible meeting of minds