Kanye West says he’s running for U.S. President in 2020

File - In this Nov. 6, 2019, file photo, Kanye West attends the WSJ. Magazine 2019 Innovator Awards at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File) 2019 Invision

By News staff

Posted July 5, 2020 12:03 am.

Last Updated July 5, 2020 12:08 am.

Kanye West has announced on Twitter he intends to run for president of the United States in 2020.

The rapper shared the news Saturday night, tweeting, “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”

https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/1279575273365594112

Space X CEO Elon Musk claims he’s throwing his support behind West, replying to his tweet with, “You have my full support!”

If he actually intends to run, West will face off against incumbent President Donald Trump, and former Vice President Joe Biden, as well as Jo Jorgensen of the Libertarian Party, and Howie Hawkins on the Green Party.

The U.S. election will be happening on Nov. 3.

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