Donald Trump’s 2024 Election Victory Stirs Hollywood
In the wake of the 2024 presidential election, Hollywood figures including Adam McKay, Bette Midler, Sophia Bush, Stephen King, John Cusack, and Christina Applegate have expressed their reactions to Donald Trump’s victory. These responses, filled with shock, anger, confusion, and sadness, were fueled by Trump’s early declaration of victory and the dashed hopes of a 2020-style upset.
Trump’s Premature Victory Declaration
Despite the presidential race not being officially declared, Trump took to the stage at his victory party at Mar-a-Lago at 2:30 a.m. ET. Claiming a “magnificent” victory, he stirred reactions from prominent Democrats and Hollywood figures on social media.
Hollywood Reactions to Trump’s Victory
Many prominent Hollywood figures voiced their fears and criticisms of the future under a second Trump administration. Cardi B expressed her frustration on Instagram, while Oscar-nominated filmmaker and activist Adam McKay criticized the political strategy that led to Trump’s victory. Television host Andy Cohen questioned Trump’s previous claims of election rigging.
Reflections on Democracy
Actress Bette Midler, a vocal critic of Trump, quoted journalist and essayist H.L. Mencken in her response to the election results. Horror author Stephen King compared the fragility of democracy to delicate items in a store. David Sirota, a journalist and former Bernie Sanders adviser, criticized Democrats for not taking working-class politics more seriously.
Concerns for Rights and Representation
Actress Christina Applegate voiced concerns about the potential impact on women’s and disability rights, asking her supporters who voted against these rights to unfollow her on social media. Black List founder Franklin Leonard reminded his followers of the tumultuous Trump years, while actor John Cusack expressed his dismay at the country’s choice for a leader.
