Dwayne Johnson’s Surprise Appearance at the Capitol Sparks Unforgettable Reactions

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson surprised everyone with a visit to Capitol Hill on Wednesday, and social media users took the opportunity to mock the chaotic state of Congress this week. The former professional wrestler, now turned actor, had a meeting with Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) to discuss military recruitment efforts, according to Politico.

During the visit, someone shouted, “Can you smell what The Rock is cooking?” in reference to Johnson’s famous catchphrase. Another reporter asked if he was running for president. The Twitterverse quickly jumped on the opportunity to make fun of the recent Republican chaos in Congress, particularly the alleged elbowing incident involving former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and the almost-fight between Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) and Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) during a hearing.

Some Twitter users suggested that The Rock would be a great addition to Congress, given the recent incidents. One user joked about hiring him for a wrestling move against McCarthy, while another expressed tiredness of the GOP’s actions. Another tweet suggested that The Rock’s visit was to teach McCarthy how to perform a wrestling move called the “People’s Elbow.”

Although Johnson has often been speculated as a potential presidential candidate, he has consistently dismissed the idea. In a recent episode of comedian Trevor Noah’s “What Now” podcast, Johnson revealed that he was approached by political parties at the end of 2022, asking if he would consider running for office. However, he emphasized that it was a surprise and something he hadn’t planned for.

The Rock’s visit to Capitol Hill certainly stirred up social media, with many using the opportunity to draw attention to the political chaos and make jokes at the expense of politicians involved.