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Daniel announced that he would be running for president in the 2020 elections, marking a turning point. This announcement led to him gaining the infamous nickname "Mr. President," which would become a recurring part of his identity. Throughout the month, he began explaining what he would do as president, blending delusional political statements with his usual content, further boosting his notoriety and attention online.

Fake record companies began reaching out to Daniel, offering him fake deals and promises of fame. While these groups did not appear to have any malicious intent, the interactions highlighted just how easily Daniel could be manipulated into believing false narratives or taking certain actions. This marked an early turning point in the community's understanding of how gullible Daniel was to influence, foreshadowing many future incidents involving fake management and manipulation in the years to come. The videos Daniel made during this time were notably referred to as the "[[Fog Arc|Fog]]", which would continue into November.

Daniel's popularity continued to grow, reaching 1,000,000 views on TikTok.