Rapper, producer, and fashion designer Kanye West (now Ye) has declared his intention to run for President of the United States in the 2028 election.
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The announcement marks his third known bid for the White House after previous attempts in 2020 and a short-lived 2024 effort.
The announcement came during an impromptu gathering outside his Los Angeles studio where West told supporters his campaign would center on achieving “world peace.”
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He described a platform that blends “faith, fashion, and futuristic diplomacy.”
He claims global conflicts will drop under his leadership through creativity, belief, and innovative approaches to international relations.
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West first ran in 2020 as the “Birthday Party” candidate, appearing on ballots in a handful of states and receiving a small number of votes before the campaign fizzled.
He teased a 2024 bid in late 2022, even releasing a “YE 24” logo and collaborating with figures like Milo Yiannopoulos, but his attorney confirmed in 2023 that he was not actively pursuing it.
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No formal filing with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) has been widely reported for a 2028 campaign as of mid-February 2026.
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