Recent years have made it quite clear anything is possible in the increasingly topsy-turvy world of global politics - which makes Kim Kardashian's latest comments about not ruling out a presidential campaign out all the more intriguing.
During an interview with CNN's The Van Jones Show on Saturday, the reality TV star answered 'never say never', when asked about the possibility of running for president.
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Kardashian has been in the news lately for her work in helping Alice Johnson to obtain a presidential pardon after spending decades in prison for a first-time drugs offence, even meeting with current President Donald Trump to discuss the issue.
Asked whether she could see herself running for office someday, Kardashian replied: "I don't really think that's even on my mind."
However, once she was reminded that the fact Trump was elected made it more likely for a reality TV star to get into the Oval Office in the future, she said: "I know, that's why Kanye [West] loves him."
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"It's the idea that anything could happen," she continued.
She went on to say that she would 'never say never' but that her comments shouldn't be misconstrued as a declaration of her intent to run.
"That's not what I'm going for," she continued. "I just want to help, starting with one person at a time. I think sometimes if more people would just put their personal feelings aside and talk about really important issues that have to be discussed, then so much more can get done."
The news comes shortly after Kardashian helped in the commutation of Alice Marie Johnson, a 63-year-old grandmother who has been serving a life prison sentence for a non-violent, first-time drug offence.
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In a statement announcing the commutation, the White House said it remains 'tough on crime' but the President believes that individuals who have 'paid their debt' should be allowed to reintegrate into society.
"Ms Johnson has accepted responsibility for her past behaviour and has been a model prisoner over the past two decades," reads the statement.
"Despite receiving a life sentence, Alice worked hard to rehabilitate herself in prison, and act as a mentor to her fellow inmates. Her Warden, Case Manager, and Vocational Training Instructor have all written letters in support of her clemency.
"According to her Warden, Arcala Washington-Adduci, 'since [Ms. Johnson's] arrival at this institution, she has exhibited outstanding and exemplary work ethic. She is considered to be a model inmate who is willing to go above and beyond in all work tasks."
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