The White House has responded to Kanye West’s presidential ambitions.

The White House commented on the statement by singer Kanye West about possible participation in the fight for the post of US president in 2020.

“I can't wait to see what election slogan he puts on his hat,” said White House spokesman Josh Ernest. He made his statement on board the plane during the flight with US President Barack Obama to Alaska.

Members of the US Democratic Party reacted positively to Kanye West’s intention.

“Last night, Kanye West announced that he was running for president in 2020. Welcome to the race, Mr. West. Nice to see you, ”says party twitter.

About his decision to run for president in the 2020 elections of the year Kanye West сообщил at the MTV Video Music Awards music awards ceremony. The singer also said that he had “smoked something” before going on stage. Event host Miley Cyrus supported the singer. “Trump, you had my voice, but now it's Kanye West for the presidency!” She said.

The users of the English-speaking segment of the Internet have responded to the statement by West - fotozhaby devoted to the words of the singer began to appear on the network. Commentators compared the performer with Donald Trump, “tried” the businessman’s hair on the singer and noted that West’s candidacy does not look that absurd against the background of the billionaire’s candidacy.

The upcoming US elections will be held on November 8 2016 of the year. In July, the Democratic and Republican parties will hold national conventions, where party candidates will be elected. By law, the current US President Barack Obama cannot be nominated for a third term.