Does "Suicide Squad" star Will Smith have what it takes to get involved in American politics? The actor seems to believe yes.
During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Smith said that he loves a good challenge, and he also does not like to remain stagnant in a single career for a long time. So when a door opens for him in politics, he will definitely grab at the opportunity.
"I'm a climber, so if I see a mountain, I have to climb it. I'm not a camper; I don't like hanging in one place too long," Smith said. "So I think, at this point, I'm elevating my ability to be useful in the world. I think that that's what my grandmother always hoped, that I would make myself useful to people in this lifetime. And, you know, as I look at the political landscape, I think that there might be a future out there for me. They might need me out there."
Smith has undergone quite the emotional journey, and he said that this year alone, he spent many nights being "incensed to a level that I can't sleep" because he feels the need to do something more with his life.
"So I'm feeling that at some point, in the near future, I will have to lend my voice to the conversation in a somewhat different way," he said.
This is actually not the first time that Smith discussed his political ambitions. Back in December 2007, just one year after President Barack Obama was elected president, Smith joked during an interview that he "always wanted to be the first black president."
"Barack Obama stole my idea," Smith laughingly said. "That's okay with me. Barack can go first and then I'll take my turn."
Should he be successful in realizing his dreams and become president of the United States, one of the first things he would focus on is "physical survival."
"I'd start with universal healthcare and shelter," he said.
In a different interview, Smith also bared his thoughts on the recent Paris terror attacks. According to the actor, many people are responding to the dastardly acts with hate, but he strongly believes that this is not the answer.
"We can't look at what happens in Paris and want to (expletive) somebody up for that. Violence begets violence. I just couldn't connect to violence being the answer. Love had to be the answer," Smith insisted.
