A family often compared to the fictional Roy family of HBO’s “Succession” lives one of the storylines of the series.
Johnny Bussbrother of Lakers governor Jeanie BussEast candidate for president of the United Statesaccording to documents filed with the Federal Election Commission and an official website for his campaign.
“I imagine an America that leads with compassion, innovation and above all, integrity. An America where racial equity is not just an ideal, but a reality experienced by every citizen. Where our policies reflect our commitment to the planet and where education opens doors to a bright and promising future,” says Johnny Buss on the website. Buss2024.com.
He is registered as an independent candidate.
In “Succession”, Logan Roy’s eldest son, Connor, runs for president.
According to campaign documents, Johnny Buss filed his candidacy on January 30. According to government records, he spent $118,026.66, including $1,500 on hair styling fees and $36,560 on a film production company.
A text message to Buss was not immediately returned. He has no role with the Lakers. The team declined to comment on the application.
Buss, the eldest son of the late Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Busspreviously served as president of the Los Angeles Lazers indoor football franchise and president of the Sparks until 2006.
In 2017, Johnny and his brother Jim were involved in a brief legal battle over the team’s board structure, during which Jeanie Buss solidified her position as majority owner of the Lakers.
According to his website, Buss is running on the platform of a “more equitable and just America,” “empowering our future through education” and “leading on climate.”
The email address listed on his filing documents did not appear to be working, with several emails returning to sender Thursday afternoon.
