Cardi B might run for Congress
She's running? In a few years, quite possibly.
Cardi B in a series of tweets has declared she's interested in becoming a politician. The rapper in a tweet apparently sent after watching war documentaries lamented the fact that "this country lacks patriotism" while teasing that she'll soon release a video explaining more about her political ambitions.
It didn't take long for a follow-up, though, with Cardi B in another tweet hours later making her goal more specific by saying she thinks she could run for Congress "if I go back to school and focus up."
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While she didn't go into detail about her "sooo much ideas that make sense," tax policy may very well be a centerpiece of her potential campaign. Cardi B previously complained in a video about paying 40 percent in taxes, saying, "Uncle Sam, I want to know what you're doing with my f---ing tax money." The rapper is backing Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) for president in 2020.
If Cardi B does end up running for Congress, could a White House bid be far away? With Kanye West continuously teasing a presidential run, the eventual rap battle for the White House may be inevitable.
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Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.
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