Dwayne Johnson‘s getting acquainted with Capitol Hill, and whereas he isn’t not operating for president — or some other workplace, but — he IS taking conferences with U.S. senators to speak soccer and the navy.
The Rock was in D.C. Wednesday for a sit-down with a number of prime lawmakers, reportedly chopping it up about boosting recruitment within the Armed Forces, and the XFL … which he owns.
Dwayne met with Senators Susan Collins, Dick Durbin, Lindsey Graham, Mark Kelly, Jon Tester, Tammy Duckworth and Todd Young … alongside together with his XFL CEO Dany Garcia.
From pickin’ rock on the farm to assembly with the massive man himself. I used to be glad to host @TheRock at present to speak about how we are able to higher deal with navy recruitment points. pic.twitter.com/4baXvGsdz6
— Senator Jon Tester (@SenatorTester) November 15, 2023
@SenatorTester
Sen. Tester is the mastermind behind the assembly, and he advised reporters Dwayne will advocate for people to affix the navy. Sen. Collins had no qualms about fangirling out … as she gushed about The Rock’s following, and admitted she needed to get a ton of pics with the film star.
We talked to a possible new recruit at present… and we predict he’ll cross the health check.#JoinUSCapitolPolice pic.twitter.com/KSLlEyzmqo
— The U.S. Capitol Police (@CapitolPolice) November 15, 2023
@CapitolPolice
Dwayne’s go to to Capitol Hill additionally noticed him shake arms with U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer … and he took a photograph with Capitol Police officers.
The Army, Navy and Air Force are reportedly falling wanting their recruitment objectives … and it seems like some senators consider The Rock has the affect to persuade extra younger folks to enlist.
Dwayne’s go to additionally comes on the heels of him saying he is been approached by political events a few potential run for president.
For now, Dwayne says he is staying on the political sidelines — he is open to reconsidering sooner or later — as a result of, proper now, he desires to spend time together with his children.
In the meantime, by no means hurts to get some reps urgent the flesh on the Hill.