Kanye West surprised the world when he announced that he's running for President in 2020. The White House heard about the news and they have something to say about the matter.

White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest was asked about it by reporters aboard Air Force One and he responded that he looks forward "to seeing what slogan he chooses to embroider on his campaign hat."

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In front of the VMA crowd West announced, "I don't know what I stand to lose after this. It don't matter though, because it ain't about me. It's about ideas, bro, new ideas. People with ideas, people who believe in truth. And yes, as you probably could have guessed by this moment, I have decided in 2020 to run for president."

President Barack Obama hasn't been fond of the rapper. He called West a jacka** twice. First was when the singer interrupted Taylor Swift back in 2009 and the other one was in an interview with The Atlantic in 2012.

West has claimed before that he talks to Obama over the phone but the President denied it subtly during his interview in Jimmy Kimmel Live.

"I've met Kanye twice. The first time was when I was a senator and he was with his mom. He'd just gotten big. He's from Chicago, so they wanted us to meet, and he was very soft-spoken and very gracious. He was a young guy, and hadn't quite come into his own," Obama said.

The Commander-in-Chief also added, "And about six months ago, he came to an event and, look, I love his music and he's incredibly creative. I don't think I've got his home number."

Based on those previous comments from the President, it seems like West has no clear ties with The White House. Fans will just have to wait and see if Kanye files his certificate of candidacy in 2020.

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