Republican consultant Roger Stone claimed that a stuntman for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was fired after suggesting that the actor and professional wrestler could use Stone’s political advice. Stone, an associate of former President Donald Trump, stated that Johnson was “not a conservative” and rejected his political advice. Johnson’s political views have been scrutinized after announcing that he would not be endorsing President Joe Biden in the upcoming election due to concerns about causing division.
Stone recounted a meeting with Johnson’s stunt double at a gym, who suggested that Johnson had aspirations for political office and could benefit from Stone’s expertise. However, when the stunt double mentioned Stone to Johnson, he was fired on the spot, leading Stone to conclude that Johnson is not aligned with conservative values. Stone shared this story during an interview with Alex Jones, criticizing Johnson for his actions and labeling him as a “disgusting person” for firing his friend.
Despite endorsing Biden in the 2020 election, Johnson has described himself as a political independent and centrist, making his first public endorsement due to the critical nature of that year’s election. However, during a recent Fox News interview, Johnson did not express support for Trump or suggest the same level of importance for the current election. He also stated that he has no plans to run for office, despite indicating interest in the past. A poll in 2021 indicated that nearly half of Americans would support Johnson in a presidential election.
Johnson’s announcement regarding his lack of endorsement for Biden in the upcoming election has sparked controversy and speculation surrounding his political views. Stone’s account of the encounter with Johnson’s stunt double sheds light on the actor’s decision-making process and apparent rejection of conservative advice. Despite displaying interest in politics in the past, Johnson maintains that he is not a politician and is not involved in politics. The ongoing discussion about Johnson’s political stance and potential future in politics continues to generate public interest and debate.
