The Rock Still Considering A Presidential Run

They say politics is a lot like pro wrestling. Both feature a lot of finger-waving, tough talk and in some cases, empty promises. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is accomplished at one profession, and he continues to consider making a run at the other.

Johnson said in a 2017 appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that he was "seriously considering" a run for president. He reiterated in a USA Today interview that it could still be in his plans.

"I would consider a presidential run in the future, if that's what the people wanted," Johnson said. "Truly I mean that, and I'm not flippant in any way with my answer. That would be up to the people... So I would wait, and I would listen."

Johnson has plenty of experience in pro wrestling and acting (which is basically the same thing), but none in politics. Still, he insisted he keeps up on the issues and would be a man of the people.

"I would have my finger on the pulse, my ear to the ground," he said.

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Sam Amico spent 15 years covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated, FOX Sports and NBA.com, along with a few other spots, and currently runs his own basketball website on the side, FortyEightMinutes.com.