Jason Bateman: Trump Supporters ‘Need a Talking To’

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Jason Bateman isn’t an official part of The Hollywood Resistance.

A well-known actor from “Ozark” and “Arrested Development” discusses comedy, Hollywood, and a range of topics on the widely listened-to “Smartless” podcast, which he co-hosts with Sean Hayes and Will Arnett.

Explore the internet, and you’ll discover some remarks by Bateman that reveal his liberal perspectives. Compared to other famous figures, he is not particularly vocal about politics.

It’s striking to observe how an Emmy-winning personality criticizes MAGA supporters, despite acknowledging that such criticism is a sensitive topic in the realm of celebrity politics, often considered a “forbidden topic.

Famous media figure Megyn Kelly recently disclosed an intriguing excerpt from the debut of low-rated MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace’s podcast, titled “The Best People.” During the first broadcast, Bateman discussed various topics, and unsurprisingly, the conversation steered towards President Donald Trump.

At what point, if ever, do you think the narrative about Trump and his actions, decisions, and words shift from focusing on him to examining the people who have voted for him twice? I understand that discussing this can be a sensitive topic in politics, but it seems important to consider why these individuals continue to support him despite his consistent behavior. They are our neighbors and fellow citizens, so it’s essential to approach this discussion with care and empathy, while also acknowledging the need for change.

Later on, he characterized the Conservative party as divided into MAGA and “Republicans,” disregarding the considerable overlap between these two groups.

In addition to overlooking the criticisms from fellow Democrats who compared President George W. Bush to Adolf Hitler, along with Mitt Romney and President Ronald Reagan, among others, it seems that this situation may have also involved the suppression or forgetting of certain information. Furthermore, the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement managed to garner support from a diverse group of voters, including former Democrats like Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

Elon Musk is merely the latest Hitler to his chums.

Kelly and guest Charlie Kirk skewered Bateman for his comments.

To me, he’s similar to Michelle Obama. You’ve become incredibly wealthy, and yet,” she said. “He’s been adored by the right side of the nation, regardless of his political views … what do they get in return? He seems to show disdain towards them by acting in a way that’s offensive, out of touch, and ungrateful.

Bateman continues to be an exceptional artist, and his distinctive wit has been instrumental in numerous productions. His memorable portrayal of Michael Bluth in “Arrested Development” and the critically acclaimed film “Bad Words,” which showcased his directorial prowess, are just two examples of this.

This line from the Wallace podcast, however, might be his finest hour as a comic actor.

It seems to me that MSNBC tends to stick with the facts. They have an abundance of intriguing, reliable information at their disposal.

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2025-06-11 01:03