Hollywood Members Speak Out On Trump Policies

In the age of political polarization, nowhere is the split more visible—or more theatrical—than in Hollywood. For nearly a decade, the entertainment industry has waged an open, unrelenting war on Donald Trump. From late-night monologues to red carpet declarations, celebrities have not merely criticized the president—they’ve turned their disdain into a defining part of their public identity. Now, well into Trump’s second term, their rage hasn’t subsided. If anything, it’s calcified.

Among the most vocal is Robert De Niro. Once revered for his cinematic brilliance, De Niro has seemingly reoriented his later years around a crusade against Trump. At 82, his criticism has grown increasingly surreal. He’s labeled Trump a “monster,” a “wannabe gangster,” and most recently, not even human. “He’s an alien,” De Niro claimed in an interview. His dire warnings about Trump refusing to leave office and comparisons to Mussolini have become a recurring theme in his media appearances. It’s a portrait of a man more animated by loathing than legacy.

Then there’s Kathy Griffin, whose infamous 2017 photo shoot with a faux severed Trump head became a watershed moment of Hollywood’s descent into what critics dub Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS). Shunned even by her liberal peers, Griffin doubled down—accusing Trump of waging a personal vendetta against her. Years later, she continues to weave increasingly bizarre theories, including one involving Elon Musk allegedly bribing voters—claims unsupported by any credible evidence.

Whoopi Goldberg’s daytime platform on The View has become another daily drumbeat of discontent. She refuses to speak Trump’s name, instead calling him “the man in the White House” while insisting that his policies, and his voters, are not merely misguided but irredeemable. Her criticism of Project 2025 and sweeping generalizations about Trump’s supporters underscore the deep cultural rift at play.

Director Rob Reiner, once a voice of liberal conscience, now sees nothing but democratic doom. Before deleting his X account, his posts read like dispatches from a political apocalypse. “We have a year before this country becomes a full-on autocracy,” he warned. Reiner’s relentless focus on Trump has overtaken his artistic contributions, transforming him from Oscar hopeful to online firebrand.

Even the typically aloof Larry David entered the fray, publishing a parody op-ed imagining Trump as Hitler—and himself as the reluctant dinner guest. Though tongue-in-cheek, the piece revealed just how far some entertainers are willing to go in equating Trump with history’s worst tyrants.

And of course, there’s Rosie O’Donnell. Long before Trump’s political rise, their feud was well-known. But since 2016, O’Donnell has taken that personal animosity and turned it into a public saga of anguish. From calling Trump an “orange anus” to lamenting that his presidency left her emotionally shattered, O’Donnell has effectively exiled herself, now living abroad after vowing to flee the U.S. if Trump won again.

For many Americans, these celebrity outbursts serve less as political analysis and more as proof of Hollywood’s detachment. The average voter sees sky-high inflation, border insecurity, and global unrest—not a Hitler cosplay. Every new meltdown only strengthens Trump’s anti-elite image, validating the belief that he must be doing something right if he’s making the rich and famous so furious.

In a twist of irony, their continued outrage only amplifies Trump’s populist appeal. As one satirical White House post on Bluesky recently quipped: “Rx: Take one pill daily to cure TDS. Side effects include putting America First.”