Jemele Hill condemns Dwayne Johnson for not endorsing Biden: ‘Political cowardice’

Published April 9, 2024 2:47pm ET



Sports writer Jemele Hill spoke out against Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson opting not to endorse any candidate ahead of the 2024 elections, calling it “political cowardice.”

Johnson had endorsed then-candidate Joe Biden prior to the 2020 presidential election, explaining in a recent interview that he felt it was his job to use his influence as a celebrity to endorse Biden. The actor and wrestler then added that he does not plan to endorse anyone in the November elections, a move Hill called “the most statement non-statement I’ve ever heard.”

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