Hollywood Reacts to Prospect of Second Trump Presidency: “A Sign of Deep Nihilism”

Hollywood Reacts to Prospect of Second Trump Presidency: “A Sign of Deep Nihilism”

As a long-time observer and critic of the political landscape, I must say, the 2024 presidential election results left me feeling disheartened and bewildered. With a career spanning over three decades in Hollywood, I’ve witnessed the ebb and flow of political tides, but this particular wave seems to be crashing down on us with an unsettling ferocity.


Let the Democrat dooming begin.

On Tuesday night, Hollywood anxiously anticipated the possibility of Donald Trump winning the 2024 presidential election, as he amassed victory after victory in various states. However, there remained a glimmer of hope on Wednesday morning for a repeat of the 2020 scenario, if the crucial swing states within the so-called ‘Blue Wall’ delivered. Unfortunately, these hopes were shattered when the AP declared Pennsylvania for Trump, effectively securing his return to the White House.

Even though the presidential race hasn’t been officially called yet, I, as an observer, can’t help but notice that Trump jumped the gun by declaring victory in his usual rambling manner. He sauntered onto the stage at his celebration party at Mar-a-Lago around 2:30 a.m. Eastern Time. In classic Trump fashion, he proclaimed a “spectacular” win.

On social media, reactions to Donald Trump’s predicted win were quick to surface, well before Pennsylvania – a key state – was officially declared, as notable Democrats and celebrities expressed sorrow over the situation and voiced concerns about what the next four years might hold under another term of President Trump.

Adam McKay, who is both an Oscar-winning filmmaker and activist, didn’t mince words when it came to the Democratic establishment, delivering a scathing critique. In a post, he questioned why strategies like lying about Biden’s cognitive health for two years, avoiding open conventions for new nominees, neglecting public healthcare, supporting fracking, aligning with the Cheneys, and allowing a year-long conflict resulting in the deaths of countless children in Gaza didn’t prove successful. McKay concluded his post by stating, “It seems that anyone with even a little bit of common sense would have realized this wouldn’t work.

The director of “Don’t Look Up” commented, “I assumed liberals pride themselves on being intelligent, but is that not true? Instead, they seem to mindlessly applaud the shaky appearances disguised as New York Times articles that characterize today’s Democratic Party. Now, with the election over, I expect the old guard and career-driven individuals to fan out and blame Russia and third-party candidates. This should resolve the issues.

Journalist and previous advisor to Bernie Sanders, David Sirota, remained straightforward on social media platforms, posting, “Tonight was not a good outcome. For years, some of us have urged Democrats to prioritize working-class politics and avoid promoting neocons. Unfortunately, we were labeled as traitors by Democratic elites and liberal commentators despite our warnings. A valuable lesson can be drawn from this.

A frustrated Christina Applegate expressed on Twitter, “What’s the rationale? I’d appreciate knowing the explanation. My daughter is crying because women’s rights might be stripped away. What’s the reason? If you don’t agree, kindly unfollow me.

Franklin Leonard, founder of Black List, was quite active on social media during the election night. In his posts, Leonard expressed on X, “It seems a lot of you have forgotten just how incredibly chaotic the Trump years were.” Additionally, he tweeted early Wednesday morning, “I’m not sure what has transpired, and I’m fairly certain no one else does either.

Yvette Nicole Brown, known for her role in ‘Community’, expressed disappointment on Twitter about Sherrod Brown losing his senate race in Ohio and Trump’s victory. In her tweet, she said: “Sherrod Brown’s loss in Ohio is a loss not just for Ohio, but for our nation. This is beyond words of how terrible it is. My home state, Ohio, has opted for a lawbreaker. And it seems like the country is choosing a lawbreaker too. Tonight, America appears to be revealing its true colors.

John Cusack expressed shockingly similar sentiments on platform X, stating, “It’s alarming that a nation would willingly dismantle itself by electing a felon, rapist, and Nazi. In the least severe terms possible, this demonstrates a profound sense of despair.

Philip Pullman, the creator of the beloved ‘His Dark Materials’ series which has been brought to life on screen, penned down on subject X, “Farewell, America. It was delightful getting to know you.

As a gamer, I’d joke about my morning meal: “A packet of Double Stuffed Oreos and a cigarillo – if you’re wondering about my health routine!” (Inspired by Paul Walter Hauser’s quip on X)

Previously known as “Desus and Mero,” former co-host Desus Nice expressed his thoughts on the recent event through a tweet: “America is like a gender reveal party that sets off a fire which lasts for around thirty days.

Comedian and performer Travon Free posted on Twitter: “It’s crucial to give proper recognition to the New York Times for tonight’s events. They put in a lot of effort to portray Trump as a reasonable option compared to Kamala Harris, and… (implying that they were successful)”.

Kevin McHale, known for his role in Glee, expressed deep concern and apprehension about a potential Trump victory. In a tweet, he stated, “The Supreme Court would be lost for my lifetime. An ultra-conservative, evangelical bigotry, fueled by xenophobia and racism, seems to be the new order.”

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2024-11-06 13:25