Dwayne Johnson Discusses current Events During Interview
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson stirred up some headlines recently with his unexpected praise of former President Donald Trump. Speaking at The Vault Conference hosted by Patrick Bet-David in Florida, Johnson opened up about the dramatic events of July 13, when Trump survived an assassination attempt. The moment that seemed to capture everyone’s attention? Trump’s powerful response—standing up, pumping his fist, and repeatedly shouting, “Fight!”
Johnson didn’t mince words when talking about Trump’s reaction. “Whether you love Donald, don’t love Donald, it doesn’t matter,” he said, before condemning the attempt on Trump’s life. “They tried to assassinate him. There’s no room for that.” This statement from Johnson—a megastar who’s often known for avoiding political minefields—packed a punch of its own. For him, Trump standing up in the face of such adversity was something the country needed to see. “We wanted to see that,” Johnson said, suggesting that Trump's display of strength resonated with a broader national sentiment.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson speaks out about the assassination attempt against Donald Trump and praises his past relationship with him:
“Trump used to watch me wrestle all the time at Madison Square Garden. It was great”
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) September 8, 2024
It’s not every day that a Hollywood icon and a former president share such a moment in the spotlight. In fact, Johnson took the opportunity to recall Trump’s past support of his wrestling days at Madison Square Garden.
“It was great,” he laughed. “First time I saw him, he said, ‘Let me see the eyebrows.’” That playful interaction from years ago between the wrestler-turned-actor and the real estate mogul-turned-president might feel worlds away from the high stakes of a political assassination attempt, but it adds a layer of complexity to their shared history.
Trump’s fist-pump, in particular, has become a defining moment of his 2024 campaign, symbolizing resilience and defiance. For many, it’s a snapshot destined to be remembered alongside other iconic images in modern American political history. Whether or not you agree with Trump’s politics, that visual hit home for a lot of people, underscoring his status as a polarizing yet resilient figure in American politics.
Trump yelling “Fight. Fight,” after getting grazed by a bullet in the ear, an inch from ending his life.
No panic. No crawling on his knees to safety. The man stands up, faces the crowd, and yells “Fight.”
Historic footage. Just incredible.
— Lomez (@L0m3z) July 13, 2024
While Johnson didn’t go so far as to publicly endorse Trump, his comments certainly raised eyebrows, especially since the actor previously endorsed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the 2020 election. However, Johnson has indicated that he won’t be endorsing any candidate in 2024.
His comments from earlier this year shed some light on his feelings: “Am I happy with the state of America right now? Well, that answer’s no.” It seems that The Rock is keeping his cards close to his chest this time around, perhaps reflecting a broader frustration with the current political landscape.