Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey has hinted at a possible move away from acting to enter the political sphere.
The Oscar-winning actor, 54, made an appearance at the National Governors Association’s summer meeting in Salt Lake City on Friday.
He was on stage with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis before being asked if he was still thinking about entering politics.
“Yes. I have thought about running for office and falling into that category,” McConaughey said.
The Texan is said to have thought about running for governor of the Lone Star State and there are rumors that he even considered a presidential bid.
Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey has hinted at a possible move away from acting and into politics.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy probed McConaughey about a possible foray into politics before he admitted he had thought about it.
“I’m on a learning journey and I’ve probably been on it for the last six years to understand what this category means,” the actor said.
‘Do I have instincts, intellect, that tell me that it would be a good fit for me and that I would be a good fit for it?
“That would be helpful. I’m still on that learning journey and, you know, on days like this I’m learning a lot.
He then joked about how much Murphy enjoyed his brand of tequila, saying, “I learned a lot last night. I learned a lot from you last night. Through that tequila, through that tequila, sir.”
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green was quick to encourage McConaughey to run for office and not give in to pressure to choose a particular party.
“Please don’t fall into the trap of thinking that you have to be just one thing, because I think you’re very, you know, warm and nice,” she said.
The Oscar-winning actor, 54, made an appearance at the National Governors Association’s summer meeting in Salt Lake City on Friday.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy probed McConaughey about a possible foray into politics before he admitted he had thought about it.
The Texan is said to have thought about running for governor of the Lone Star State and there are rumors that he even considered running for president. Pictured: the Texas State Capitol building
‘A lot of Republicans want you to be a Republican, a lot of Democrats want you to be a Democrat, just be yourself, because that could be something special for all of us.’
McConaughey said politicians are not engaging in “real competition” with thoughtful debate, adding that they need to be “better salespeople.”
“If I invalidate their position from the start, that is a lack of courage on my part. That is not a real confrontation from the start,” he said.
‘I want to hear more vision from our leaders instead of just saying, “I want to do the opposite of what they want to do.”
– Well, no. How do you see the way forward? Instead of just saying, “No, all I know is that I don’t want to do it that way or that’s the wrong way.”
“We’re seeing it right now: it’s about two presidential candidates. Fear. Let’s face it, fear is easier to sell than hope. It’s more measurable.”