Overview

• Appearing on Variety’s Award Circuit podcast, Johnson said he loves storytelling and is honored by the interest but offered no plans.
• He has not launched a campaign or set any timetable for a possible entry into politics.
• A 2021 Piplsay survey reported by Newsweek found 46% of respondents open to backing him, reflecting recurring public curiosity.
• Betting markets that briefly boosted his 2028 odds in August have since cooled, with recent reads near 4% alongside Kamala Harris and behind Gavin Newsom and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
• After endorsing Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in 2020, he has said he will avoid future endorsements to steer clear of political division.