Celebrities Lament Over Trump’s Election

The re-election of Donald Trump as President of the United States has led to widespread disappointment and frustration among many celebrities, who have taken to social media to share their reactions.

Trump’s victory over Democratic challenger Kamala Harris on Tuesday came as a shock, especially in Hollywood, where Harris had received significant support from various stars.

Harris’s campaign had been energized by endorsements and appearances from A-list celebrities like Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Bruce Springsteen, and Julia Roberts, who all worked hard to rally voters. But the news of Trump’s re-election quickly spread through the entertainment industry, sparking reactions from numerous actors, musicians, and other public figures who voiced their dismay.

Director Adam McKay, known for his film ‘Don’t Look Up’, expressed frustration with the Democratic Party’s strategy, writing on social media: “Who would have guessed lying about Biden’s cognitive health for 2 yrs, refusing to do an open convention for a new nominee, never mentioning public healthcare & embracing fracking, the Cheneys & a year-long slaughter of children in Gaza wouldn’t be a winning strategy?” He later added, “It is time to abandon the Dem Party.”

Rapper Cardi B, who had supported Harris, shared a video on Instagram while watching the results, captioning it: “I hate y’all bad.” When asked if she would attend Trump’s inauguration, she responded angrily, saying, “I’m sick of you! Burn your fucking hats, motherfucker. I’m really sad. I swear to God I’m really sad.”

Oscar-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis took to Instagram, expressing concern about the future. She wrote that Trump’s re-election would mean “a return to a more restrictive, some fear draconian time” and that minority groups would likely feel more afraid. “But what it really means is that we wake up and fight,” she said. “Fight for women and our children and their futures and fight against tyranny, one day at a time. One fight at a time. One protest at a time. That’s what it means to be an American.”

Actor John Cusack, known for his political outspokenness, called Trump’s re-election a sign of “deep nihilism,” writing, “The fact that the country would choose to destroy itself by voting in a convicted felon rapist and Nazi is a sign of deep nihilism. To put it mildly.”

Christina Applegate, star of ‘Dead to Me’ and ‘Married with Children’, shared her frustration over the impact the result could have on women’s rights. She wrote, “My child is sobbing because her rights as a woman may be taken away,” adding, “Why? And if you disagree, please unfollow me.” Billie Eilish echoed her sentiments on Instagram, calling it “a war on women.” Ariana Grande also posted in support of those feeling devastated by the election outcome, saying, “I am holding the hand of every person who is feeling the immeasurable heaviness of this outcome today.”

Actor Wendell Pierce, known for ‘The Wire’, praised Harris for running a “great campaign” but warned of the consequences under Trump. “Elections have consequences,” he wrote. “The Supreme Court will be changed for a generation. I’ll never see a moderate court again in my lifetime.” He also criticized Trump’s “racism, misogyny, xenophobia.”

Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis thanked Harris for her “bravery” and for “loving America’s promise,” adding, “I am and will forever be proud.”

Author Stephen King shared a thought-provoking message, comparing democracy to fragile items for sale: “There’s a sign you can see in many shops that sell beautiful but fragile items: LOVELY TO LOOK AT, DELIGHTFUL TO HOLD, BUT ONCE YOU BREAK IT, THEN IT’S SOLD. You can say the same about democracy.”

Duncan Jones, the director of ‘Moon’ and son of David Bowie, shared his pessimism about the situation. He wrote, “I think we may have overestimated the goodness in people,” feeling “very Brexity” after seeing the millions who voted for Trump.

Singer Ethel Cain expressed deep anger toward Trump voters, saying, “If you voted for Trump, I hope that peace never finds you. Instead, I hope clarity strikes you someday like a clap of lightning and you have to live the rest of your life with the knowledge and guilt of what you’ve done and who you are as a person.”

On ‘The View’, Whoopi Goldberg, who has been openly critical of Trump, said, “He’s the president. I’m still not going to say his name. That’s not going to change.” Her co-host, Sunny Hostin, added that she was “profoundly disturbed” by the election result.

British author Philip Pullman summed up the feelings of many, writing simply: “Goodbye, America. It was nice knowing you.”

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