Dwayne ’The Rock’ Johnson Shocks Political Arena, Overtakes Kamala Harris as 2028 Democratic Frontrunner on Polymarket

Hollywood muscle flexes political might as prediction markets turn conventional wisdom on its head.

The People's Champ vs The Establishment

Polymarket traders are betting big on The Rock's presidential odds—pushing his contract above Harris's in a stunning display of crowd-sourced foresight. Forget policy papers and political experience; market sentiment now favors raw star power and global recognition.

Decentralized Democracy in Action

Prediction markets continue bypassing traditional polling, offering real-time pulse checks on public sentiment. This isn't political science—it's pure speculation meets collective intelligence, with real money on the line.

Because nothing says 'serious political analysis' like gambling on celebrity candidates with crypto—just another day in the future of finance.

I was asked to run for President

In 2023, Johnson disclosed that multiple parties approached him too see if he would run for U.S. President after a poll showed that 46% of Americans would support his run in the WHITE House.

"That was an interesting poll that happened and I was really moved by that," Johnson said. "I was really blown away and I was really honored. I'll share this little bit with you: at the end of the year in 2022, I got a visit from the parties asking me if I was going to run, and if I could run," Johnson said on Trevor Noah's new Spotify podcast, What Now?

The Rock, who has described himself as a centrist and political independent, endorsed Joe Biden in the lead-up to the 2020 election but refused to do the same last year.

The actor is not only a Hollywood superstar but also a social media marketing powerhouse, boasting 392 million followers on Instagram. His pro-wrestling career showcased unmatched "promo skills," which could come in handy if he decides to pursue a political campaign.