by Mary Rose Corkery
Kanye West said he’s “running for president” on Saturday.
“We must realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future. I am running for president of the United States,” West wrote on Twitter Saturday.
https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/1279575273365594112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1279575273365594112%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fdailycallernewsfoundation.org%2F2020%2F07%2F05%2Fkanye-says-hes-running-for-president-picks-up-elon-musks-endorsement%2F
Tesla CEO Elon Musk endorsed the 42-year-old rapper’s potential presidential bid on Twitter.
“You have my full support!” Musk said.
You have my full support!
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 5, 2020
West’s newest music hits carry an ongoing religious theme. His most hit, “Wash Us In The Blood” is part of an upcoming album,”God’s Country.”
https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/1277630262248198144
The rapper has a history of supporting President Donald Trump and made a $2 million donation to the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery on June 4. West also donated to set up a college plan for George Floyd’s daughter, Gianna Floyd.
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Mary Rose Corkery is a reporter at Daily Caller News Foundation.