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Kanye West said Saturday he is running for president in the 2020 US election, an apparent challenge to go head-to-head with President Donald Trump.
"We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future," West tweeted. "I am running for president of the United States! #2020VISION."
West tweeted his plans days after teasing a new song and announcing a new album titled "God's Country”, which fans were quick to support.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who was recently photographed with West, responded to his tweet with: "You have my full support!"
West first said he would run for president at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards. He ended his acceptance speech for the Video Vanguard Award by saying he would run in 2020. But in January 2019, he tweeted "2024," seemingly delaying his plans.
he's recently diverged from the President over the Black Lives Matter movement and protests against police brutality and racial injustice.
In June, West donated $2 million to support the families of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, three Black people who were killed in incidents with police and citizens.