Caitlyn Jenner is ‘actively exploring’ a run for governor of California and is talking with political consultants
Caitlyn Jenner is ‘actively exploring’ a run for governor of the state of California, according to Axios.
The 71-year-old Olympic athlete turned reality television star has reportedly sought out political consultants and is being assisted in her consideration by Caroline Wren.
Jenner, who starred on Keeping Up With The Kardashians decades after becoming a gold medal-winning decathlete, is a high-profile Republican and previously supported 45th President Donald Trump.
Political career? Caitlyn Jenner is ‘actively exploring’ a run for governor of the state of California, according to Axios; seen in February 2020
Jenner’s manager, Sophia Hutchins, previously shot down reports of Caitlyn’s interest in a gubernatorial run.
She said in February that Jenner ‘has never considered running for governor and is very happy doing the work that she is doing to promote LGBT rights and spending time with her 18 grandchildren and 10 children.
In 2017, The Hill reported Jenner showed interested in a political bid and had ‘considered’ running for California Senate. ‘I like the political side of it,’ she said.
Not so fast: Jenner’s manager, Sophia Hutchins, previously shot down reports of Caitlyn’s interest in a gubernatorial run; seen in 2019