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Matthew McConaughey just revealed that he won’t be running for Texas governor in 2022 after all! In a three-minute video message which he posted on his Twitter and Instagram accounts on Sunday, November 28th, the 52-year-old Oscar-winning-actor confirmed that, despite the initial speculation, running for governor isn’t a path that he is “choosing to take” right now. Anyone else a little disappointed to hear this?
“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,” the Dallas Buyers Club star said in the video. “It’s a humbling and inspiring path to ponder. It is also a path that I am choosing not to take at this moment,” he continued, before adding that he will spend his time and money on other endeavors, such as supporting other meaningful causes.
— Matthew McConaughey (@McConaughey) November 29, 2021
“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,” the Serenity actor added. “Organizations that have a mission to serve and build trust while also generating prosperity. That’s the American dream.”
The rumors about McConaughey potentially running first started back in March earlier this year, when the actor said he would “be a fool not to consider” it. “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,” the Interstellar actor told The Austin American-Statesman. “But I honestly have to ask myself, ‘How can I be most useful?’ And maybe that’s as a free agent.” He then added: “I would say, as far as running, I’m not until I am. So my decision hasn’t changed because I’m still not.”
His fans were disappointed to say the least when they learned that he wouldn’t be running, and weren’t shy about expressing their opinions on social media. "Ah man……I was hoping you’d say yes I’m running for the governor of Texas," one disheartened fan wrote on Instagram.
Many others had other political hopes for the actor. "Wait a few years then go for President," one Insta-user said. "McConaughey for President 2024," another concurred, followed by the American flag emoji. Incorporating his world-famous catchphrase, another IG user wrote: "Please help make it alright alright alright again !!!" Well, McConaughey didn’t rule out a political career entirely, so you never know what might happen in the future!
