Trisha Paytas running for Congress isn't the worst idea we've heard.
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You may know the entertainer from her controversial YouTube videos. She is known for her feuds and contradictory behavior, leading some to accuse her of dishonesty with her many followers.
Paytas has even been criticized for cultural insensitivity, as she has made comments about gender, religion, race, and mental health.
However, her openness with her followers is also part of her appeal, though it leads some critics to argue she's turning her personal crises into content.
This duality means that while some view these patterns as detrimental to a political campaign, others see them as qualities that could make her uniquely qualified.
How Did Trisha Paytas Get the Idea?
In a recent TikTok video, Paytas, holding one of her kids, is seen Googling how to run for Congress in 2026.
Though she would need to run as a write-in candidate, Paytas appears committed. She shared that the idea originated from a dream.
"I have a Generation Alpha and a Generation Beta, and they really need a better world," she later explained while eating.
Her platform focuses on making "adult work" illegal for those under the age of 25. Paytas was once on OnlyFans, so if there's anyone who would know about the dangers of "adult work," it's her.
"I never saw myself as a political person until I started having kids," she said. She realized that it was time to stop shutting out politics and deal with the world.
She even has a slogan picked out: "California could be good."
Trisha Paytas Isn't the Only Celebrity Getting Political
Paytas isn't the only celebrity getting political this year.
Vince Shlomi, better known as the ShamWow Guy, filed for a congressional bid in Texas's 31st Congressional District.
The former spokesperson's platform is to "destroy wokeism." He also noted that his run is a tribute to the late Charlie Kirk, calling him the original "woke buster."
The 61-year-old seeks to fill the seat left by Congressman John Carter in what is expected to be a competitive contest. However, the Israeli-American entrepreneur seems determined to "make America happy."
