Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, actor and former WWE wrestler, is now the leading Democratic contender for the 2028 U.S. presidential race on Polymarket.
As per the Polymarket prediction, Johnson has a 6% chance of winning, slightly ahead of Kamala Harris at 5%. Shares betting on Johnson to win are trading at 7 cents, implying a 7% chance of him securing the Democratic nomination. He is in fourth place behind Gavin Newsom, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Pete Buttigieg.
Harris is in sixth place with a 5% chance, tied with Andy Beshear. Other potential candidates like Tim Walz, Michelle Obama, and Mark Cuban have only a 1% chance.
Polymarket enables users to wager on global events, including elections using cryptocurrencies. The platform recently received investment from 1789 Capital and added Donald Trump Jr. to its advisory board.
“The Rock” Johnson’s Background
In 2023, Johnson revealed that some parties asked him if he would consider running for president after a poll showed 46% of Americans would support him. Johnson also called himself a centrist and political independent. He added that in late 2022, “I got a visit from the parties asking me if I was going to run, and if I could run.”
With about 392 million Instagram followers, Johnson is currently a social media giant. His background in wrestling and acting, as well as good promo skills, might also come in handy during a political campaign.
Presidential hopefuls usually launch campaigns following the 2026 midterms. The celebrity status and social media clout of Johnson may propel him to be a possible strong candidate if he decided to run.
The Democratic Party will require its future nominee to unite moderates and progressives following Harris losing to Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
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