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In recent weeks, celebrities have focused their attention on the 2024 presidential election in a variety of ways, with some of the biggest names in politics and Hollywood endorsing specific candidates in hopes of moving the election this November. There is.
Singer Neil Young performs on stage in Los Angeles, California on February 6, 2015.
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‘Breaking Bad’ actor Bryan Cranston said in November that he supports Kamala Harris ‘as the father of her daughter’ because women should have the ‘fundamental right of freedom of choice in life’ .
Musician Neil Young said on his website that Harris is an “honest, frank truth teller with experience in the White House who gets straight to the point with no ambiguity or evasion.” He said he would vote for him.
Harrison Butker, Kansas City’s chief kicker, made headlines earlier this year for giving a controversial commencement speech that touched on Catholic values, abortion, in vitro fertilization and the role of women in society.・Supported Trump and called him “the future president.” He’s the most pro-life president we’ve ever had,” he said in an interview on Fox News.
Musician Bruce Springsteen shared a video on his Instagram in November saying he supported Harris and Tim Walz. Because they are “committed to a vision for this country that respects and includes all people, regardless of class, religion, race, political viewpoint, or sexual identity.” “
Actor Zachary Levi appeared in DC Comics’ Shazam! On Sunday, he endorsed Trump while hosting an event with former candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., saying he would have voted for Kennedy “in a perfect world,” but now Trump is He said he believed he would help “take back this country.”
Pop star Chapel Lawn has posted a second TikTok video last week in which she said she doesn’t support any presidential candidates, but also strongly criticizes the Democratic Party, saying, “Yeah, I’m voting for fucking Kamala.” posted. She mispronounced the vice president’s name.
Actress Fran Drescher posted an animated video on TikTok set to the theme song from the popular TV show “The Nanny” in support of Harris, writing, “She’s got brains, she’s got balls, and she’s got Tim Waltz. / She’s about to become President Harris,” along with lyrics like “She’s about to become President Harris.”
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Are there any other celebrities supporting Harris?
Many of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities announced their support for Biden before he withdrew from the race, and later shifted their support to Harris. Olivia Rodrigo shared a video of Vice President Kamala Harris’ speech in which she promised to “stop Donald Trump’s extreme abortion ban” in support of Vice President Kamala Harris. George Clooney, a leading Democratic fundraiser, used an essay in the New York Times to call for Biden to withdraw from the race and express support for Harris, and Barbra Streisand touted reproductive rights. He said he supports Harris because of her vow to fight for rights. Musician John Legend, who performed at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, posted that he is “so ready” for Harris to become president. Harris was supported by director Spike Lee, West Wing creator Aaron Sorkin, and director Ken Burns, as well as actresses Rosie O’Donnell and Jamie Lee Curtis. In a statement, Robert De Niro, who narrated the ad for the Biden campaign, praised the president’s “selfless patriotism” and, without mentioning Harris, said, “Defeating Donald Trump at the voting booth is the best thing for our country. There is nothing more important than that.” British pop artist Charli XCX brought Harris into the Gen Z fold by tweeting, “Kamala is a brat.” Harris’ team backed this up, changing the background photo of her X account to a “brat” green color and using the same font used. Included in Charli XCX’s album of the same name. Cardi B, a rapper, who said he would not support Biden in May, tweeted, “Ahaha, no, it was said that the 2024 candidate was Kamala …” Pop musician Kesha said she would support Harris in November, and when asked what she thought of Vance, she replied, “That guy.” Although Beyoncé has not publicly endorsed her, she has given Harris’ campaign permission to use her song “Freedom” in a video of her first official visit to campaign headquarters, an unusual approval from a superstar musician. . Beyoncé’s mother, businesswoman Tina Knowles, also supported Harris in an Instagram post. Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle, as well as former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, also support Harris. Former President Jimmy Carter, 99, reportedly told his son last week that he was approaching his 100th birthday to vote for Kamala Harris. “Sex in the City” actress and former New York gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon tweeted, “I’m on the air!” about Harris and her running mate, the Minnesota governor. Expressed support for Tim Walz. Billionaire Mark Cuban, who had previously announced his intention to vote for Biden, also endorsed Harris and endorsed Walz as his running mate, calling him “sitting at the kitchen table.” “He makes you feel like you’ve known him forever,” he said. Actor Tony Goldwyn, Republican political commentator Ana Navarro, comedian Mindy Kaling, and actress Kerry Washington are joined by Nick Offerman, Jane Fonda, Ben Stiller, Kathy Griffin, and John Stamos, respectively. , co-hosted the overnight Democratic National Convention with Ed and others, and supported the Harris-Waltz campaign. Helms, Tiffany Haddish and Ike Barinholtz were among those who appeared at the “Comics for Harris” virtual rally via Zoom, reportedly to rally for the Democratic Party over Labor Day weekend. Nearly $500,000 was raised as a fundraiser for tickets. Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, fashion designer Tory Burch and others will host a fundraiser in Southampton, New York, with actors Matt Damon and Lin-Manuel Miranda among others attending a September fundraiser in New York City. Tickets will be priced at $25,000 each. According to a report from Bloomberg, actress Aubrey Plaza tweeted support for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz’s ticket on Instagram with the caption, “Harris🇺🇸Waltz.” Mel Brooks posted on social media holding a dog. In a post, he said he was “fully committed” to Harris & Waltz tickets, adding, “I don’t have a cat, I need a dog!” When Stevie Nicks encouraged her followers to vote in an Instagram post this week, she didn’t name any specific candidates, but signed her message as “Childless Dog Lady.” Billionaire pop star Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris in an Instagram post minutes after the Harris-Donald Trump debate ended, after declining her support for the candidate in 2020. , posted a photo of her holding a cat that was recreated by several other celebrities. , Martha Stewart said at the Retail Influencer CEO Forum that she supports Kamala Harris in the election because she wants a president who “doesn’t hate New York” and “doesn’t hate democracy,” the Daily Beast reported. Ta. Pop star Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas, a songwriter and producer, made a video about National Voter Registration Day in which Billie said she would vote for Harris and Waltz. “Because they’re fighting to protect reproductive freedom, the planet, and democracy.” Renowned television scientist Bill Nye called President Trump “in a video posted to Kamala’s TikTok account.” “Climate Change Denier” and urged viewers to “vote with the climate in mind.” Nye will be participating in the Sept. 28 “Geeks & Nerds for Harris” fundraiser hosted by “Wonder Woman” star Lynda Carter, “Star Trek” actors LeVar Burton and Anthony Rapp, “Supernatural” ‘s actor Misha Collins and Star Wars actor Mark are also scheduled to participate. Hamill or something. Actress Jennifer Lawrence told People magazine that she supports Harris because “abortion is literally on the ballot,” and that she supports Harris in “anything we can do to protect reproductive rights.” “I will,” he said.
Are there any other celebrities who supported Trump?
Last month, former professional wrestler Hulk Hogan took off his shirt on stage at the Republican National Convention, revealing Trump Vance’s campaign shirt underneath, calling Trump his “hero” and “America’s greatest man.” “Great President.” Musician Kid Rock has been vocal about his support for Trump in the past, and at the RNC he revised his song “American Bad Ass” to include a reference to Trump. UFC president and talent Dana White called President Trump “the toughest, most resilient human being.” Rapper and reality TV star Amber Rose spoke at the RNC in support of Trump. Country music stars Chris Janson and Jason Aldean also appeared at the convention. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy said in January that it would be a “no brainer” to vote for Trump over Biden. Publicly known billionaires such as Elon Musk and Steve Wynn also support the former president. Actress Roseanne Barr, who has long been a conservative supporter of President Trump, applauded the Cuban president’s support for Harris Walz’s ticket, calling her vice-presidential nomination “a disaster. “One reason.” Rapper Azealia Banks said last year that she would vote for Donald Trump in November and attended a rally in Florida this summer. Actor Jon Voight has repeatedly defended President Trump. 50 Cent’s 2023 song “Many Men (Wish Death)” began trending online after last month’s assassination attempt on President Trump. Trump responded by putting his face on Brittany Mahomes’ “Get Rich or Die Tryin'” jacket, and while it’s hard to call this reaction an official endorsement, it’s clear in 2020. He seemed to support the president until he withdrew his vote. The wife of NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes is accused of “defending him” in Las Vegas after slamming social media users who criticized her for multiple pro-Trump posts last month. He said this at the meeting. President Trump thanked reggaeton star Nicky Jam for his support, but after Jam took the stage, he said, “You know Nicky? Where is she?” before correcting, “Look, look.” It seems like she thought she was a woman. , I’m glad he came. Joe Germanotta, a New York City restaurant owner and father of pop star Lady Gaga, endorsed Donald Trump on Fox News, calling the former president a “patriot” (though his daughter is not yet a candidate). (She did not endorse Joe Biden and Harris, but congratulated them on their election in 2020.) She said she had “nothing but love” for the pair and called them “heroes” in 2021. ).
Who doesn’t support Trump or Harris?
Prominent figures missing from the list of public supporters include billionaire Michael Bloomberg, who called the decision “too important to rush.”
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