Andrew Yang: ‘Speculation has officially been stoked’ about McConaughey running for office

Andrew Yang, the co-founder of the Forward Party who ran for Oval Office in 2020, said speculations about actor Matthew McConaughey running for office in 2028 have intensified.

“Well, I wouldn’t be alone. I’ll tell you that. I mean, the speculation has officially been stoked,” Yang told NewsNation’s Blake Burman, when asked if he would want to see McConaughey launch a bid.

The “Interstellar” star posted a video to social media earlier this month pressing voters to think more about independent candidates. He said supporting independents could bring lawmakers “back to the middle, where most American values live.”

Yang, who appeared on “The Hill” late Tuesday, said, “You don’t put out that kind of video if........

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