Kanye West Refuses to Confirm Presidential Run in 2020

It’s always the quiet ones.

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[gallery columns="3"]Back in August, Kanye West spoke about his motivation to run for president in 2020 saying:

“When I talk about the idea of being president, I’m not saying I have any political views, I don’t have views on politics, I just have a view on humanity, on people, on the truth. If there is anything that I can do with my time and my day, to somehow make a difference while I’m alive I’m going to try to do it.”

Over the weekend, just days after Donald Trump’s historic win, the paps caught up with Kanye West at LAX where he was asked numerous times if he will move forward with his presidential campaign against Trump in 2020. The music icon looked up, had a moment, but ended up remaining tight-lipped about his plans. Never let your enemies know what you’re thinking right? Watch the full video above.

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