Posted 19 minutes ago19 Celebs Who Have Run For Political OfficeDonald Trump wasn't the first, and he won't be the last.by Aaron AntBuzzFeed ContributorFacebookPinterestLink Politics has always been a popularity contest, so it's no surprise that celebrities have tried to convert their fame into political power. Some jump in with genuine intentions, hoping to use their influence and resources to help their communities. Others... well, it's hard not to see the ego at play. Paras Griffin / Getty Images, Drew Angerer / Getty Images And this phenomenon isn't unique to the United States.