With a business magnate, a neurosurgeon, and a CEO, the race for the Republican nomination of 2016 has seen a plethora of outsiders to the world of politics. A 15-year-old boy identifying himself as “Deez Nuts,” has even gotten in on it. But forget 2016, 2020 is the hot topic now. Controversial rapper Kanye West announced at the 2015 Video Music Awards on Sunday, Aug. 30, that he will be joining the circus act. He is going to run for president in 2020.
While the level of West’s sincerity is entirely questionable, West’s presidential bid has led many to question the sincerity of the presidential race as a whole. A dark cloud has formed over the presidential race. Hillary Clinton’s email controversy, Ted Cruz’s citizenship, and Donald Trump’s disregard for political correctness are only the beginning of this shameful competition.
If Mr. Trump is able to maintain a substantial following, perhaps more should come to accept “#yeezus2020.” After all, both Mr. Trump and West are aware of the influence they have; West defines himself as a “millennial,” and Mr. Trump continues to carry his backbreaking ego.
“I will be the greatest jobs president that God ever created,” Mr. Trump said.
It could also be said that Mr. Trump’s insult of Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly parallels West’s infamous stunt at the 2009 VMAs when he interrupted Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech.
“You could see there was blood coming out of her eyes. Blood coming out of her wherever,” Mr. Trump said to Ms. Kelly.
While it could be argued that West should be considered to be more than the rapper he is, that does not mean he would make a quality president. West seems to serve as a symbol of the lessening respect for the presidential race. Despite the Constitution requiring the president and the vice president to be U.S. citizens, residents within the United States for 14 years, and 35 years of age, these simple facts seem to slip the mind of Swift, announcing her desire to be West’s running mate. Swift is only 25 years old.
Even though some may rejoice in the fact that the Swift-Kanye feud is now over, I can’t say that I would want the man who views “Yeezus” as synonymous with Jesus conducting foreign policy with Syria. I’m sorry Kanye. I’m going to let you finish, but Beyonce would be the best president of all time.