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American rapper and fashion designer Ye (/jeɪ/ YAY), commonly known by his birth name Kanye West, has garnered mainstream attention for his views on numerous political and social issues. West unsuccessfully ran for President of the United States in 2020, focusing on his opposition to abortion. In November 2022, West announced that he is running again for the presidency in the 2024 election, however no progress has been made on this course of action. On December 1, 2022, West stated that he admired Adolf Hitler, denied the Holocaust, and identified as a Nazi.[1][2]
West supported Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012,[3][4] Hillary Clinton in 2015,[5] Donald Trump in 2016 and initially in 2020,[6] and Francis Suarez in 2024.[7][8][9] West opposes abortion,[10] capital punishment,[11] and welfare,[12] and has supported gun rights and gay marriage.[13]
- ^ Romano, Aja (October 12, 2022). "Kanye West's antisemitic spiral, explained". Vox. Archived from the original on December 2, 2022. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
- ^ Levin, Bess (December 1, 2022). "Kanye West, Donald Trump's Dining Companion, Tells Alex Jones, "I'm a Nazi," Lists Things He Loves About Hitler". Vanity Fair. Archived from the original on December 3, 2022. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
- ^ Rosenberg, Lizzy (June 5, 2020). "Here's a Complete List of Kanye West's Political Donations Over the Last Several Years". Distractify. Archived from the original on December 4, 2022. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ^ Billboard Staff (August 28, 2008). "Kanye West Salutes Obama At DNC Party". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 4, 2022. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ^ "Kanye West Donated Over $2,000 To Hillary Clinton's Campaign In 2015". The FADER. Archived from the original on December 4, 2022. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ^ "Kanye West meets with Donald Trump at Trump Tower". CNN.
- ^ "Would Miami Mayor Francis Suarez make a good US president? Kanye West says he would. - CBS Miami". CBS News. September 22, 2022.
- ^ "Mayor Francis Suarez's View from Miami". The New Yorker. October 31, 2022.
- ^ Crowley, James (April 15, 2020). "Kanye West Tells GQ That He Plans on Voting For Trump in 2020". Newsweek. Archived from the original on December 6, 2022. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ^ Graham, Ruth (October 28, 2019). "Evangelicals Are Extremely Excited About Kanye's Jesus Is King". Slate Magazine. Archived from the original on October 29, 2019. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ^ "Kanye West picks 'biblical life coach' as presidential running mate - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis". premierchristian.news. Archived from the original on August 12, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
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