However, in the current election year, he has chosen to remain silent on the political front.
This is a stark contrast to his actions in July 2020, when the world was grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic and the aftermath of the George Floyd riots. At that time, Wallace took to social media, then known as Twitter, to criticize former President Donald Trump for promoting hate.
According to Fox News, Wallace claimed that he was accused of "bringing politics into NASCAR" following his criticism of Trump. However, he has refrained from making any public statements or posts about the 2024 election or any other political matter. "Investing my time into that seems like a waste of time," Wallace shared in an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital. "I was definitely more vocal then because our sport was in desperate need of change."
Fast forward to 2024, Wallace's message to his fans is far removed from politics. "Go to McDonald's," he advised when asked about the beliefs he wanted to share with his followers. "Buy a meal, get the 10-piece chicken nugget, fries, Dr. Pepper and then round up that money, all of that money goes to [Ronald McDonald House Charities]."
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Wallace's shift in focus comes after a period of significant personal and professional growth. He joined Michael Jordan's NASCAR team in 2021, becoming the first driver to sport Jordan's iconic No. 23. The following year, he equaled his own record as the highest-finishing Black driver in the Dayton 500. During this time, he also married his wife, Amanda Carter, and they welcomed their first child, a son named Becks Hayden Wallace, on September 29.
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Wallace acknowledged that his priorities have changed, attributing this shift to his new role as a father. He now emphasizes the importance of being good humans, irrespective of one's political or racial identity. "My beliefs stand strong in just being good humans to other people is the best way to go about life. No matter what side you're on, no matter what color you are, at the end of the day we're in this world together and we have to make it work together. And I think I've said that from day one and that hasn't changed and nor will it change."
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Wallace has distanced himself from expressing his political views on social media. He has even deleted all social media apps from his phone. His current feed on X, formerly Twitter, consists of racing photos, promotional posts, and family pictures.
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Wallace's decision to abandon his 2020 habit of sharing his political beliefs on social media is largely due to the cultural shifts on these platforms. He cited the overwhelming negativity on these platforms as a deterrent. "Social media nowadays is just a way for people to hide behind a screen and voice their opinions on things they don't really know about," Wallace stated.
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The primary platform Wallace used for his 2020 criticisms of Trump was Twitter. Since then, the platform has undergone significant changes under the ownership of tech mogul Elon Musk. Musk's acquisition of the platform in October 2022 led to a complete restructuring, including staff turnover, changes in account verification processes, and a rebrand to X. While some have praised these changes as a renaissance for free speech, others, including Democrat lawmakers, have criticized Musk and the changes.
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, a New York Democrat, requested an investigation into election-related misinformation published by the Grok AI chatbot on X. California Governor Gavin Newsome signed the country's strictest law banning digitally altered political "deepfakes" after Musk shared an AI-generated parody video mocking Kamala Harris' presidential candidacy.
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Meanwhile, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg admitted that senior Biden administration officials pressured Facebook to censor some COVID-19 content during the pandemic. He vowed that the social media giant would resist such demands in the future.
Given the current state of social media, Wallace doesn't believe these platforms are worth his time, especially now that he's a father. "It's just too much negativity that it's going to take years and years and years to get rid of, and we don't have time for that," Wallace said. "Now, with being a dad and trying to be the best that I can be here for my race team and my team here, that's where I'm investing my energy so that's all you can really ask for."
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Fatherhood has had a profound impact on Wallace. Since the birth of his son, he has secured two top-ten finishes in the three races he's competed in. He's also viewing life through a new lens. "You have your kid at home and a full family to provide for now, so it's crazy to go through all that," Wallace reflected.
