Dwayne Johnson Recalls ‘Oh, S**t’ Moment He Announced Bin Laden’s Death Before Obama
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made headlines recently when he shared a story on the “Awards Chatter” podcast about accidentally revealing the death of Osama bin Laden before then-President Barack Obama could make the official announcement.
During a live recording at Chapman University moderated by The Hollywood Reporter’s Scott Feinberg, Johnson recounted how he received a call informing him about the news. He couldn’t contain his excitement and tweeted a cryptic message hinting at the historic event before Obama’s scheduled address.
Despite the mishap, Johnson refused to disclose the identity of his source, only referring to them as “a friend of a friend.” He mentioned having connections to “friends in high places” who were present during the operation.
In the end, Obama proceeded with the address, confirming the successful mission that led to the demise of the notorious terrorist. The operation, carried out by a small team of Americans, resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden without any harm to American personnel.
The incident serves as a reminder of the power of social media and the challenges of keeping sensitive information confidential. It also showcases Johnson’s unique position in the world of entertainment, where even a slip of the tongue can make global headlines.
