US President Donald Trump said Friday the idea that rapper Kanye West could be a candidate for the White House was "interesting" , but believed that the 2024 election should be his real goal. The 43-year-old rapper billionaire, who mentioned his candidacy with an enigmatic tweet but has no structure in place, will he launch at the last minute for the November 3 poll? "He could. It's very interesting, ” replied Mr. Trump at the Realclearpolitics site.
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"If he did, he would have to see it as a test ball for what will happen in four years," said Donald Trump, who had received Kanye West, one of his most famous supporters, in the Oval Office in 2018.
“We must now fulfill America's promise by trusting in God, unifying our visions and building our future. I am a candidate for the presidency of the United States! # 2020VISION " tweeted Kanye West on Saturday. He has since not provided any details on a possible candidacy.
