Kanye West has announced he will run for President of the United States in the upcoming November election.

"We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future. I am running for President of the United States," the 43-year-old wrote, followed by the hashtag "2020VISION" and the American flag emoji.

We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future. I am running for president of the United States 🇺🇸! #2020VISION

— ye (@kanyewest)

Yep, that was the entirety of his announcement for the election, which is just four months away.

West's wife, reality TV star Kim Kardashian, responded to her husband's announcement with the American flag emoji.

🇺🇸 https://t.co/i0DIcEE4Jm

— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian)

The rapper chose Independence Day, July 4, to make his surprise declaration, although it's not the first time he has announced his political ambitions.

The father of four first revealed his intention to run for president when he accepted the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award during the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards. He later said he was serious about running, but that he wouldn't do so until 2024.

It seems he has had a change of heart though, and will apparently challenge Donald Trump and Joe Biden in November. However, it remains unclear if he plans to follow through with his statement.

Watch: Kim Kardashian responds to Kanye's presidential aspirations in a 2015 interview on The Ellen Show. Post continues below.

Billionaire Elon Musk was among West's supporters, tweeting in response: "You have my full support!"

You have my full support!

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk)

Others responded to West's declarations with more scepticism.

Here is how the world is reacting to the unexpected news.

Imma let you finish but no.

— The Hoarse Whisperer (@HoarseWisperer)

#Kanye2020 2020cant get any worse 2020: Kanye west running for president pic.twitter.com/WRSXkkRwgh

— Нина (@solarya92)

Can someone even check if Simpson's have an episode of foreseeing Kanye as President?😂 #Kanye2020 pic.twitter.com/oAEgy8CizO

— Sumit Paul (@myselfbesumit)

and can @elonmusk be your VP? pic.twitter.com/VOGv4gxjeT

— SΛINT (@saint)

I was gonna laugh hysterically but then I remembered the 2016 election and now I’m actually terrified

— AlloMudda AlloFadda (@keri_lowe_)

Everyone: please let July be a good month Kanye: #kanye2020 pic.twitter.com/3svGbjGuzE

— jel (@angelica_fio)

kanye west running for president, every month of 2020 just keeps getting crazier, i am convinced this year isn’t even real pic.twitter.com/NeQfVDjDTb

— geo (@ughgeo)

Knowing americans, i wouldnt be suprised if kanye west does get elected for president #2020Vision pic.twitter.com/rg4sTRtDlX

— Joot Comer (@JootComer)

Me: 2020 can’t get any worse Kanye West: Hold my beer #2020Vision pic.twitter.com/p77BrObuLL

— Chip Franklin (@chipfranklin)

kanye west is running for president....which could make kim kardashian the first lady...i want OUT of this country no joke pic.twitter.com/53BwHpW9PM

— el (@lCECLDPOOL)

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