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=== Black Lives Matter ===
=== Black Lives Matter ===
In November 2016, West told Black people to "stop focusing on racism", but clarified that his support for Trump did not mean he did not believe in [[Black Lives Matter]].<ref name="Mashable" /> In June 2020, West participated in the [[George Floyd protests]] and donated 2 million dollars to help multiple victims of [[police brutality]], including helping payoff Floyd's daughter's [[tuition payments|college tuition]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=After Caping For Trump, Kanye West Joins Black Lives Matter Protest In Chicago|url=https://www.bet.com/music/2020/06/05/kanye-west-protest-chicago.html|publisher=BET|date=June 5, 2020|accessdate=July 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628080234/https://www.bet.com/music/2020/06/05/kanye-west-protest-chicago.html|archive-date=June 28, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/04/entertainment/kanye-west-two-million-dollar-donation/index.html|title=Kanye West donates $2 million, pays college tuition for George Floyd's daughter|first=Chloe|last=Melas|website=CNN|date=June 4, 2020|access-date=July 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200605193317/https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/04/entertainment/kanye-west-two-million-dollar-donation/index.html|archive-date=June 5, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>
In November 2016, West told black people to "stop focusing on racism", but clarified that his support for Trump did not mean he did not believe in [[Black Lives Matter]].<ref name="Mashable" /> In June 2020, West participated in the [[George Floyd protests]] and donated 2 million dollars to help multiple victims of [[police brutality]], including helping payoff Floyd's daughter's [[tuition payments|college tuition]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=After Caping For Trump, Kanye West Joins Black Lives Matter Protest In Chicago|url=https://www.bet.com/music/2020/06/05/kanye-west-protest-chicago.html|publisher=BET|date=June 5, 2020|accessdate=July 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628080234/https://www.bet.com/music/2020/06/05/kanye-west-protest-chicago.html|archive-date=June 28, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/04/entertainment/kanye-west-two-million-dollar-donation/index.html|title=Kanye West donates $2 million, pays college tuition for George Floyd's daughter|first=Chloe|last=Melas|website=CNN|date=June 4, 2020|access-date=July 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200605193317/https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/04/entertainment/kanye-west-two-million-dollar-donation/index.html|archive-date=June 5, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>


=== Criminal justice ===
=== Criminal justice ===

Revision as of 14:19, 5 July 2020

Kanye West presidential campaigns
Campaign2020 United States presidential election
CandidateKanye West
Rapper, musician, & entrepreneur
StatusActive
AnnouncedJuly 4, 2020

The 2020 presidential campaign of Kanye West was announced on Twitter on July 4, 2020.[1] Speculation of West's candidacy began when he first announced his intention to run in September 2015. West entered the election after missing at least six states' deadlines to appear on the ballot as an independent candidate.

Background

West wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat in 2018.

On September 5, 2015, at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards, West announced that he would be running for president in 2020.[2] Later that month, on September 24, West reaffirmed to Vanity Fair that he was considering a 2020 presidential run.[3] In December 2015, he mentioned his presidential run on his song "Facts".[4] In November 2016, West announced that he supported U.S. President Donald Trump.[5] On December 13, 2016, after meeting with Trump, West implied that he would be running in 2024 instead.[6]

In May 2018, West stated that his presidential run would be a mix between "the Trump campaign and maybe the Bernie Sanders principles".[7] In October 2018, West announced he would be taking a break from politics after a falling out with American conservative pundit Candace Owens.[8] In November 2019, an audience laughed when West stated that he would run for president in 2024. He stated that manufacturing for his Yeezy brand would move to the United States, adding that "we would've created so many jobs that I'm not going to run [for president in 2024], I'm going to walk."[9][10]

Campaign

West announced his campaign on Twitter, writing "We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future. I am running for president of the United States! #2020VISION".[11]

West's announcement came after the filing deadlines in all 50 states to run as a part of a major political party, and after most states held their primary elections. He also missed at least six states' deadlines[a] to appear on the ballot as an independent candidate.[13] At the time of his announcement, the only 2020 presidential candidate in the Federal Election Commission database named Kanye West was a Green Party candidate named "Kanye Deez Nuts West".[14]

The Los Angeles Times reported that "It's unclear whether West has filed any of the necessary paperwork to formally join the race between incumbent Donald Trump — for whom West has expressed admiration", and speculated that this "might be part of an effort to draw Black supporters away from Biden to help Trump."[15]

Endorsements

Elon Musk (left) and Kim Kardashian (right) endorsed West on the day of his campaign announcement.

Prominent Individuals

Political positions

Abortion

In October 2019, West spoke out against abortion, stating "thou shalt not kill". He also alleged that the Democratic Party was pushing black people to use levonorgestrel, commonly known as Plan B, as a form of voter suppression. West's comments were praised by anti-abortion organizations such as The Daily Wire and Live Action.[21]

Black Lives Matter

In November 2016, West told black people to "stop focusing on racism", but clarified that his support for Trump did not mean he did not believe in Black Lives Matter.[22] In June 2020, West participated in the George Floyd protests and donated 2 million dollars to help multiple victims of police brutality, including helping payoff Floyd's daughter's college tuition.[23][24]

Criminal justice

In September 2018, West called for the alteration of the Thirteenth Amendment due to a loophole that suggests it is legal to enslave convicts.[25] During a meeting with Trump the following month, West called the Thirteenth Amendment a "trap door".[26] In October 2019, West stated during a performance with the Sunday Service Choir that people were too busy discussing music and sports instead of focusing on a broken system that allows "one in three African-Americans [to be] in jail in this country."[27] The following month, West alleged that the media calls him "crazy" to silence his opinion, connecting this to the incarceration of African-Americans and celebrities.[14] On his album Jesus Is King (2019), West discussed the Thirteenth Amendment, mass incarceration, criticized the prison–industrial complex, and connected three-strikes laws to slavery.[28][29][30]

Education

In November 2016, West stated he wanted to create "new schools that approach the way we should receive our education post-the internet" instead of a "1930s idea of how to put everyone in the same factory."[22]

Gun control

In an Oval Office visit in October 2018, West voiced his support for the Second Amendment, arguing that "The problem is illegal guns. Illegal guns is the problem, not legal guns". His statement drew support from the National Rifle Association (NRA).[31]

Notes

  1. ^ The deadline for independent candidates to register has passed in Indiana, Maine, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, and Texas.[12]

References

  1. ^ "Kanye West Announces 2020 Presidential Run". Billboard. July 4, 2020. Archived from the original on July 5, 2020.
  2. ^ Deena Zaru. "Kanye West at VMA's: I'm running for president in 2020 - CNNPolitics". CNN. Archived from the original on June 2, 2020.
  3. ^ "Kanye West Says He's 'Definitely' Running for President in 2020". Time. Archived from the original on January 27, 2020.
  4. ^ Bell, Amanda. "Kanye West Premieres New Track 'Facts'". MTV News. Archived from the original on June 11, 2019.
  5. ^ "Kanye West 'would've voted for Trump' in US elections". November 18, 2016. Archived from the original on June 14, 2018. Retrieved July 5, 2020 – via www.theguardian.com.
  6. ^ Wang, Amy X. "After speaking with Trump, Kanye West pushes back his presidential run to 2024". Quartz. Archived from the original on December 17, 2018.
  7. ^ Leight, Elias (May 1, 2018). "Kanye West on Trump: 'When He Was Running, I Felt Something'". Archived from the original on June 7, 2020. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  8. ^ Shamsian, Jacob. "'My eyes are now wide open': Kanye West says he's been 'used' and plans to quit politics". Insider.
  9. ^ "Kanye West on joining 2024 presidential race: 'I'm not going to run, I'm going to walk'". USA TODAY. Archived from the original on 2020-05-29. Retrieved 2020-07-05.
  10. ^ Torres, Libby. "Kanye West was met with laughter after he announced he's running for president in 2024: 'What y'all laughing at?'". Insider.
  11. ^ Kanye West [@kanyewest] (July 4, 2020). "We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future. I am running for president of the United States 🇺🇸! #2020VISION" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  12. ^ Osborne, Mark (July 4, 2020). "Kanye West announces he's running for president". ABC News. Archived from the original on July 5, 2020. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  13. ^ Barone, Vincent (July 5, 2020). "Kanye West announces he's running for president". New York Post. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  14. ^ a b Sharareh Drury (July 4, 2020). "Kanye West Announces 2020 Presidential Run". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on July 5, 2020. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  15. ^ Dolan, Jack (2020-07-05). "Kanye West tweets that he's running for president". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2020-07-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  16. ^ Scott McDonald (July 4, 2020). "Elon Musk Supports Kanye West Running for President". Newsweek. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  17. ^ Isabel Togoh (July 5, 2020). "Elon Musk, Kim Kardashian Endorse Kanye West Running For President". Forbes. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  18. ^ Bryant, Dez (2020-07-04). "I'm voting for Kanye west .. I didn't judge you on your vote don't judge me on mine". Twitter. Retrieved 2020-07-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  19. ^ Moriarty, Colin (2020-07-04). "I just want to be 100% clear: I'd vote for Kanye West over both Joe Biden and Donald Trump, literally any day of the week. I don't know what that says about me, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, or Kanye West, but it's true". Twitter. Archived from the original on 2020-07-05. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
  20. ^ Askren, Ben (2020-07-04). "Yes!!! I'm done with Biden and Trump, I'm in for Yeezy". Twitter. Retrieved 2020-07-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  21. ^ Rinkunas, Susan (October 28, 2019). "Kanye West Claimed Democrats Make Black People Kill Their Children". Vice. Archived from the original on December 15, 2019. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  22. ^ a b Tesema, Martha. "Kanye West basically outlined his 2020 presidential platform last night". Mashable. Archived from the original on June 23, 2020.
  23. ^ "After Caping For Trump, Kanye West Joins Black Lives Matter Protest In Chicago". BET. June 5, 2020. Archived from the original on June 28, 2020. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  24. ^ Melas, Chloe (June 4, 2020). "Kanye West donates $2 million, pays college tuition for George Floyd's daughter". CNN. Archived from the original on June 5, 2020. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  25. ^ Waxman, Olivia B. (October 1, 2018). "What Kanye West Got Right and Wrong About the 13th Amendment, According to Historians". Time. Archived from the original on June 21, 2019. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  26. ^ Nilsen, Ella (October 11, 2018). "Kanye's meeting with Trump turned into a rant on mental health and the 13th Amendment". Vox. Archived from the original on June 9, 2020. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  27. ^ Joshua Espinoza (October 5, 2019). "Kanye West Reiterates That 'Republican Party Freed the Slaves; at Salt Lake City Sunday Service". Complex. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  28. ^ Wheeler, André (October 25, 2019). "Chick-fil-A and Yeezy Boosts: what we learned from Kanye West's Jesus Is King". The Guardian. Archived from the original on October 30, 2019. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  29. ^ Pearce, Sheldon (October 25, 2019). "5 Takeaways from Kanye West's New Album, Jesus Is King". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  30. ^ Saponara, Michael (October 25, 2019). "Kanye West's Wildest Lyrics on His Gospel-Inspired 'Jesus Is King' Album". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 27, 2020. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  31. ^ Williams, Janice (October 11, 2018). "NRA Supports Kanye West After Rapper Says 'We Have the Right to Bear Arms' During Oval Office Visit". Newsweek. Archived from the original on February 20, 2020. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
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