After months and months of speculation,Matthew McConaugheyHe is putting to rest rumors about whether he will run for Texas governor.
The short answer is no.
On Sunday, McConaughey released a three-minute video on Twitter and Instagram saying he had seriously considered a run for political office, and Texas governor but came out against it. “As a simple kid born in the little town of Uvalde, Texas, it never occurred to me that I would one day be considered for political leadership,”McConaughey spoke in the video. “It’s a humbling and inspiring path to ponder. It is also a path I’m choosing not to take at this moment.”
Instead, consider using the “Dallas Buyers Club” actor shared that he will focus his energy and resources on other endeavors.
“I’m going to continue to work and invest the bounty I have by supporting entrepreneurs, businesses and foundations that I believe are creating pathways for people to succeed in life,”He added. “Organizations that have a mission to serve and build trust while also generating prosperity. That’s the American dream.”
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Before announcing he would not run in the video, where he sat in front of an American flag, he shared that he had been studying Texas and American politics.
“What have a learned? A lot. That we have some problems we need to fix. That our politics needs new purpose. That we have divides that need healing. That we need more trust in our lives. That we’ve got to start shining a light on our shared values … the ones that cross party lines. The ones that build bridges instead of burn them,”He said.
Many fans applauded the message.
“McConaughey for President 2024,”One person responded.
“Please help make it alright alright alright again,”Another actor referred to the famous catchphrase of another actor.
This was earlier in the monthBeto O’Rourke announced he’s running for Texas governorIt’s the end of months worth of speculation. A two-minute videotaped message. He is the first prominent Democrat to publicly announce his intention of running for the seat currently held vacant by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott. The deadline to file for the Democratic or Republican primaries is Dec. 15. Two of the most prominent Republican challengers to Abbott are Allen West, former Texas GOP Chairman, and Don Huffines, ex-State Senator.
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In March, McConaughey said he would “be a fool not to consider”A run for Texas governor
“I am considering, as I said I’d be a fool not to, to consider the honor to go into the position of politics, as the governor of Texas,” McConaughey shared his thoughts with the Austin American-Statesman, part of the USA TODAY network. “But I honestly have to ask myself, ‘How can I be most useful?’ And maybe that’s as a free agent.”
McConaughey stated at that time that he wouldn’t run for office.
“I would say, as far as running, I’m not until I am. So my decision hasn’t changed because I’m still not.”
Since then, the 52-year-old has continued to speak on his interest in politics, but admitted he wouldn’t likely completely pivot to politics during an appearance in a September episode of the“Set it Straight: Myths and Legends” podcast.
“I have to remain an artist. I’ve earned my right to enjoy that Saturday night part of life, that music part of life,”He said. “It has to have music to it. I’m very good at being diligent, Monday morning, practical, structure, I’m all of that but I’ve got to continue to be an artist.”
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It is not clear which ticket he would run on if elected. He has previously said he is neither Republican or Democrat and describes his party affiliation as “aggressively centric.”
“Look, I’m a ‘Meet You in the Middle’ man. When I say ‘aggressively centric,’ that sometimes gets parceled over there with ‘Oh, that’s a shade of grey, a compromise,’ ” he told the Statesman.
In the meantime, McConaughey has plenty on his plate to keep himself busy.
The actor returns as Buster Moon in the animated sequel “Sing 2,”Dec. 22, his arrival. He could also star as Jake Brigance, a lawyer in a film adaptation of the “sort of”sequel to John Grisham’s 1996 adaptation “A Time to Kill.” According to reports fromVarietyandDeadlinein March, McConaughey is slated for the HBO adaptation of the book.
Contributing: Elise Brisco, USA TODAY; John C. MoritzAnd Madlin Mekelburgm Austin American-Statesman
