During the latest episode of the TMG podcast, October 6, 2022, Jimmy "MrBeast" explored the possibility of running for president at 40 to "fix" some crucial issues in the US.
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As per the YouTuber himself, he has already given it some thought and a big part of his promotional campaign would be branding how he can't be "bought". He noted:
Talking about how the country needs someone in power to fix its major issues, MrBeast noted:
As per the YouTuber himself, he is gradually becoming mature enough to handle the responsibilities. He is even planning to wait till 40, as by then, most people in America will be around his age, thus increasing his chances. Continuing his train of thought, he further added:
Notably, this isn't the first time Jimmy has hinted at running for the oval office. Back in 2020, taking to his official Twitter handle, the online personality brought up the topic. Addressing the issues prevalent back then, the YouTuber jokingly considered running for the position.
As expected, the podcast episode was an instant hit, evoking a plethora of reactions online. At the time of writing, it has amassed a whopping 324k views and hundreds of comments.
The majority of viewers enjoyed the more "evil" side of MrBeast. Aside from that, many appreciated him for being extremely passionate and scrupulous when it came to content creation. Here's what they had to say:
Evidently, MrBeast isn't the only online personality to explore a run for the presidency. YouTuber-turned-professional boxer Logan Paul has publicly considered the prospect on multiple occasions.
With that being said, it seems like both internet sensations are allowing themselves to progress with their work before jumping into politics.
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