Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson says potential presidential run is ‘off the table’

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Dwayne Johnson revealed the fate of his much-talked-about presidential bid, revealing he’s ultimately decided against it.

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“It’s off the table,” Johnson told CBS Sunday Morning’s Tracey Smith. “Yes, it is off the table.

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The star wrestler-turned-Hollywood juggernaut said he’s shifting all of his focus to his role as a father.

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“I will say this because it requires a B-side to this. I love our country and everyone in it,” Johnson added. “I also love being a daddy.”

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“And that’s the most important thing to me is being a daddy, No. 1, especially during this time, this critical time in my daughters’ lives.”

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The star is a proud dad to three. He shares his 21-year-old daughter Simone Garcia Johnson with his ex-wife, Dany Garcia.

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The Rock shares six-year-old Jasmine and four-year-old Tiana with his current wife, Lauren Hashian.

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“I know what it was like to be on the road and be so busy that I was absent for a lot of years in my first daughter’s,” Johnson said.

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“Growing up in this critical age at this critical time in their life, and that’s what the presidency will do. So my number one priority is my daughters.

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“Sure, CEO sounds great. But the number one thing I wanna be is daddy. That’s it.”

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Last year, Johnson teased he would launch a presidential campaign if it was “what the people want.”

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