PresidentWill Smith? Don’t dismiss the idea just yet.The actor, 52, hasn’t ruled out the possibility of running for political office, he said during an episode of thePod Save Americapodcast on Monday as he promoted his new Netflix series,Amend: The Fight for America. The six-part docuseries explores the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.“I think for now I’ll let that office get cleaned up a little bit and then I’ll consider that at some point down the line,” Smith told host Jon Favreau on Monday’s podcast episode.Smith said he’s isn’t sure if he’ll remain in the arts or dip his toes into politics, but either way he’ll continue to speak his mind and advocate for what he believes in.Will Smith.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic"I don’t know, it’s like, I absolutely have an opinion. I’m optimistic. I’m hopeful," he said. “I believe in understanding between people and I believe in the possibility of harmony. So, I will certainly do my part, whether it remains artistic or at some point ventures into the political arena.“RELATED VIDEO:Will SmithConnects with Los Angeles Dodgers CatcherWill Smithto Surprise a Young FanSmith has been floating the idea of running for the top office for decades.In 1999, afterBillandHillary Clintoninvited him to sleep in the Lincoln bedroom, he joked that he “told Bill that he should keep my room warm.““That might sound foolish to some,” he told theNY Daily NewsviaVariety,“But, in my mind, if Ronald Reagan can become President, then why notWill Smith?“In 2015, Smith said on CBSSunday Morningthat he felt further compelled to explore a career in politics after hearing the harmful rhetoric that emerged during the presidential race betweenDonald Trumpand the former secretary of state.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“If people keep saying all the crazy kinds of stuff they’ve been saying on the news lately about walls and Muslims, they’re going to force me into the political arena,” he told correspondent Tracy Smith at the time.The actor emphasized that he wouldn’t just aim for local office.“I mean, I gotta be the president. Come on!” Smith said, adding, “What else would I run for?”
PresidentWill Smith? Don’t dismiss the idea just yet.
The actor, 52, hasn’t ruled out the possibility of running for political office, he said during an episode of thePod Save Americapodcast on Monday as he promoted his new Netflix series,Amend: The Fight for America. The six-part docuseries explores the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
“I think for now I’ll let that office get cleaned up a little bit and then I’ll consider that at some point down the line,” Smith told host Jon Favreau on Monday’s podcast episode.
Smith said he’s isn’t sure if he’ll remain in the arts or dip his toes into politics, but either way he’ll continue to speak his mind and advocate for what he believes in.
Will Smith.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
“I don’t know, it’s like, I absolutely have an opinion. I’m optimistic. I’m hopeful,” he said. “I believe in understanding between people and I believe in the possibility of harmony. So, I will certainly do my part, whether it remains artistic or at some point ventures into the political arena.”
RELATED VIDEO:Will SmithConnects with Los Angeles Dodgers CatcherWill Smithto Surprise a Young Fan
Smith has been floating the idea of running for the top office for decades.
In 1999, afterBillandHillary Clintoninvited him to sleep in the Lincoln bedroom, he joked that he “told Bill that he should keep my room warm.”
“That might sound foolish to some,” he told theNY Daily NewsviaVariety,“But, in my mind, if Ronald Reagan can become President, then why notWill Smith?”
In 2015, Smith said on CBSSunday Morningthat he felt further compelled to explore a career in politics after hearing the harmful rhetoric that emerged during the presidential race betweenDonald Trumpand the former secretary of state.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
“If people keep saying all the crazy kinds of stuff they’ve been saying on the news lately about walls and Muslims, they’re going to force me into the political arena,” he told correspondent Tracy Smith at the time.
The actor emphasized that he wouldn’t just aim for local office.
“I mean, I gotta be the president. Come on!” Smith said, adding, “What else would I run for?”
source: people.com
