Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, has recently announced, "There will be no endorsement." He specifically distanced himself from Joe Biden, whom he previously supported, citing his desire to keep his political beliefs private and a reaction against "woke culture." This stance has sparked a variety of reactions, including criticism from journalist Jemele Hill, who labeled the move as 'political cowardice', and MSNBC, which claimed Johnson "turned his back on black people." Additionally, some commentators have suggested that Johnson's decision reflects a broader dissatisfaction with the political landscape, while others have accused him of betraying certain segments of his fan base. The debate has also touched on expectations in Hollywood for public figures to endorse Democratic candidates, with Johnson's choice seen as a deviation from the norm.
"To the media, The Rock turned heel by not endorsing Joe Biden. "To normal Americans, he's like them: not enamored with either side of the political spectrum." Column: The Rock is normal politically and the media hate him for that. https://t.co/o4eWBNp9UB
MSNBC claims The Rock "turned his back on black people" for not endorsing Joe Biden. https://t.co/g1SR6Dbiep
There's an expectation in Hollywood you must use your platform to endorse Democrats. The Rock isn't playing by those rules this time around. He doesn't owe Joe Biden. Column: The Rock isn't the coward. MSNBC, the media, and Hollywood are the cowards. https://t.co/o4eWBNp9UB
Jemele Hill Goes Off on Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson for 'Political Cowardice' of Announcing He Won't Endorse Biden https://t.co/HjyjeAusml
I don't care who The Rock - who I've never heard opine about any public issue - endorses for President, and I can't imagine why anyone would.
“Because I wasn’t going around wondering who The Rock was voting for, so I don’t know why he decided he needed to share that.” 🔽 https://t.co/cfDOTtsLL2
.@TheRock retreats on Biden.... https://t.co/SSrI6z8bX9
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson bemoans 'woke culture,' declines to endorse presidential candidate https://t.co/yGPRRha5dL
Last week, The Rock announced he would not be endorsing Joe Biden again. And, naturally, Jemele Hill is up in arms about it. "That's the kind of political cowardice that's hard to respect." WATCH: https://t.co/2iuUUaWjPF https://t.co/nAflsa9XoB
Jemele Hill torches Dwayne Johnson for publicly breaking from Joe Biden: ‘Political cowardice’ https://t.co/DFw9Gz06kQ https://t.co/gKiEIqxBy5
"There will be no endorsement. At this level of influence, I will keep my politics to myself. It is between me and the ballot box," Dwayne Johnson says. https://t.co/1fj8o25hiY