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Cardi B once again criticized President Joe Biden, admitting in an interview with Rolling Stone that she would not vote for Biden due to his support for funding the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Israel, but Trump He also insisted that he would not vote for the former president. She also opposed it in 2020.
Cardi B criticized Biden's support for foreign wars, including the ongoing war in Gaza.
important facts
Cardi B has been an outspoken supporter of Democratic presidential candidates, first supporting Sen. Bernie Sanders (R-Vermont) in 2020 and then supporting Biden after he secured the nomination. supported.
But she told the Guardian in a November interview that she did not support Biden, and confirmed it to Rolling Stone on Thursday, saying:[America] Don't make countries that have experienced devastation for a very long time pay the price of endless wars. ”
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson also told “Fox & Friends” host Will Kaine that his support for Biden in 2020 was “divisive.”
“Thrift Shop” rapper Macklemore also indicated he would not support Biden. in a song He released comments in support of anti-war protesters at Columbia University, writing, “There's blood on your hands, Biden, we can see it all/And f– no, I don't.” I won’t vote for you in the fall,” he rapped.
Other celebrities who have criticized Biden over the Gaza war and U.S. military aid to Israel include “Euphoria” star who was arrested for protesting Biden's “Late Night with Seth Meyers” appearance. That includes Hunter Schaefer (who has not yet publicly endorsed him).
Meanwhile, comedian and character actor Michael Rapaport said: wouldn't vote Biden suspended arms shipments to Israel as the country's military moved to invade Rafah, where millions of Palestinian civilians have fled.
Main background
Although some celebrities have voiced criticism of Biden, polls show that the presumptive Democratic nominee still has an advantage among young voters. According to the Harvard Youth Poll released in April, Biden still holds a commanding 19-point lead among likely voters ages 18 to 29, but Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , Jill Stein and Cornel West are also included in the poll.
Which celebrities are endorsing candidates?
During the 2020 election, dozens of celebrities endorsed Biden over Trump, as they traditionally do with Democratic candidates, but only a few have endorsed him so far this election cycle. A handful. These include “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and “Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill. Other popular performers who supported Biden in 2020, such as Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, have yet to comment on the 2024 election, but several big-name celebrities including Lizzo, Queen Latifah, and Lea Michele have weighed in. He appeared at a large-scale fundraiser and raised $25 million in one night. march. Many celebrities may support Mr. Biden as the election approaches. For example, Bruce Springsteen did not officially endorse the president in 2020 until he released his ad on October 31, days before the election. Former President Trump has received support from some celebrities, including Kid Rock, Jason Aldean and John Vogt. He also has some unlikely supporters, including former New York Giants star linebacker and convicted sex offender Lawrence Taylor.
tangent
While Trump and Biden are likely to be the candidates of the major parties in the 2024 election, another group of prominent figures have left the Democratic Party and are running an independent movement: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. We are putting effort into supporting the. Kennedy's supporters include actors Rob Schneider and Woody Harrelson, who narrated a documentary ad about the candidate earlier this month. Utah Jazz legend John Stockton endorsed Kennedy in November. “I'm unabashedly anti-vaccine,” the former point guard said in a video interview posted by Politico, citing Kennedy's anti-vaccine campaign as a major reason for his support. Mr Kennedy's supporters include controversial actor Kevin Spacey, who gave Mr Kennedy a glowing endorsement last week. “When the world turned its back on me, Bobby was there for me,” Spacey said in an interview. Post to X, formerly Twitter. Spacey was accused of sexual misconduct during the #MeToo movement, but he has long denied the allegations.
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