Like the rest of the world, Hollywood reacted strongly to the attempted assassination of presidential candidate Donald Trump over the weekend.
While many prominent liberal figures remained silent, a few were unable to resist speaking out. Hollywood Trump supporters used their platforms to denounce political violence and reaffirm their support for the Republican front-runner.
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Country singer Jason Aldean shared a photo of Trump raising his fist as blood streamed down his face after a bullet grazed his right ear.
“This is what a warrior looks like! This is my man 🇺🇸,” says the recording artist. share On Instagram: “@realdonaldtrump We are thinking of you and praying for you and your family. God has bigger plans for you and I think we all already know what they are. My heart also goes out to the victim's family. They are the ones who will have to pick up the pieces from the wreckage of this despicable act.”
“If you f*ck Trump, you f*ck me,” says musician Kid Rock, an ardent Trump supporter. share.
“I know what you're feeling. Things are tough right now for everybody!” Rapper 50 Cent I have written The video also features a clip for “Many Men (Wish Death),” from the album “Get Rich or Die Tryin'.” The singer, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, is famous for being shot nine times.
“Trump got shot and now I'm trending,” he wrote later, in a post that included a Photoshopped image of Trump's face superimposed onto the cover of his album, “Get Rich or Die Tryin'.”
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Country singer John Rich echoed the situation: “They couldn't beat him in a fair fight, so they tried to kill him, and they failed,” he said. I have written About X.
“The Middle” actress Patricia Heaton also spoke out, blaming the mainstream media for inciting the violence: “Mainstream media, you and this administration incited the violence at the rallies. Stop calling Trump supporters a 'threat to democracy.' You are the threat,” she said. I have written.
“Imagine the arrogance and narcissism of a gunman opening fire on a crowd in an assassination plot,” Heaton said in another post. “He clearly didn't care if he killed a few Trump supporters because he didn't think Trump supporters were worth living either. This is the abyss our politics have reached.”
Even “Superman” had his thoughts. Actor Dean Cain wrote, “3am…the phone is ringing at the White House…who do you want to answer the phone? No question! #Trump2024.” Posts X is accompanied by an image of Trump moments after the assassination attempt.
3am…there's a call at the White House.
The phone is ringing…who do you want to answer it?
There is no doubt about it! #Trump2024 pic.twitter.com/EhWmgjMFgM— Dean Cain (@RealDeanCain) July 14, 2024
Actress Roseanne Barr responded to a post by Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) who blamed Republicans for the attack because the shooter was a registered Republican.
“I was waiting for them to blame us for this too,” Barr wrote. “The gaslighting war is over. They no longer have the power. Chinese spy and lecher Swalwell, who also wears pantyhose, is willfully ignoring the open primary where Democrats were encouraged to register as Republicans and the Act Blue donations, in an effort to hurt Trump in the primary.”
“These people are evil,” she added.
Fitness instructor Jillian Michaels also expressed horror at the incident. “No matter what side you're on, you don't need to be horrified or scared. We need to take a step back, put our differences aside and come together,” she said. I have written Shortly after the July 13 incident, X tweeted: “My prayers are with the President and my heart is with our country and every American who lives in it.”
No one should be appalled or frightened on either side. We must step back, set aside our differences, and come together. 🙏🏽🙏🏽 🙏🏽My prayers are with our President, and my heart is with our country, and every American who lives in it.
— Jillian Michaels (@JillianMichaels) July 13, 2024
Tesla founder and billionaire Elon Musk supported Trump shortly after the assassination attempt. “I fully support President Trump and wish him a speedy recovery,” Musk said. Posts About X.
Ashley Judd, left-wing actress and activist Reacted She said she believes Trump can be defeated, but not through violence.
“Political violence of any kind is wrong in any situation, against any person,” she wrote on Instagram. “I want Donald Trump to lose. I don't want him to be harmed. He is a human being with a family, just like me. My father and I wish him well and send words of encouragement to his family.”
“Breaking Bad” star Bryan Cranston also weighed in on gun violence in general. “Today is a tragic day,” he wrote on social media. “We must honestly acknowledge (with deep regret) that shootings are a common means of resolving conflict in our society, and there seems to be a shocking disregard for the ubiquity of gun violence.”
Cranston added, “I am relieved that Mr. Trump was not seriously injured. I hope that he and those who attended seek psychological support to help ease the trauma they have experienced. My thoughts and prayers go out to the innocent victims of this senseless act.”
“I believe we can be better. We must be better… but at some point, shootings stop being shocking. And that's what makes them shocking,” the actor wrote.
“Trump remains an existential threat to democracy, and we will defeat him with ballots, not bullets,” Star Trek actor George Takei said. I have written About X.
Trump remains an existential threat to democracy, and we will defeat him with ballots, not bullets.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) July 14, 2024
“How can you miss all those bullets?” Singer M.I.A. I have written.
Actor Jack Black, who just attended a Democratic fundraiser for President Biden a few weeks ago, faced some major backlash during a show in Australia with his band Tenacious D. Black took the opportunity onstage to wish bandmate Kyle Gass a happy birthday, to which Gass responded, “Just make sure you don't miss Trump next time.”
Black endured significant criticism following the incident, ultimately distancing himself from the band and the tour a few days later.
“I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form,” Black said. statementAccording to USA Today, “After much consideration, we no longer feel it is appropriate to continue touring with Tenacious D and all future creative plans have been put on hold. We thank our fans for their support and understanding.”
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