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Jimmie Johnson

Are Matthew McConaughey’s Covid well wishes to Gov. Greg Abbott sincere or is he playing politics?

Aug 24, 2021

Jimmie Johnson

By Jimmie Johnson

Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey is trending online again after extending well-wishes to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who is recovering from Covid-19. McConaughey is a constant critic of the governor and previously expressed interest in running to replace Abbott in 2022.

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