Stars on the March: A-Listers Speak Up Against Trump Policies, Nationwide Protests Erupt
Commitment given during nationwide anti-Trump demonstrations - Celebrities join widespread demonstrations nationwide, voicing opposition to President Trump
Joining the nationwide uproar against the policies of the incumbent U.S. President, Donald Trump, some influential celebrities took to the streets to voice their discontent.
Mark Ruffalo, known for bringing the green giant Hulk to life in the "Avengers" movies, rallied in New York, decrying Trump's authoritarian inclinations and trampling on U.S. citizens' rights and the Constitution. The 57-year-old actor expressed his frustration in Manhattan, stating, "We're angry and scared, and the only way is for people to fight back together – despite the rain."
Kerry Washington, the 48-year-old actress recognized from shows such as "Scandal" and "Django Unchained", posted images and videos of LA protesters on her Instagram, stating, "This is what democracy looks like." Washington was among the celebrities marching in the “No Kings” protest.
Glenn Close, aged 78 and known for her roles in "Fatal Attraction" and "Dangerous Liaisons", shared her experiences from Bozeman, Montana. "People are angry and demonstrating in droves," she wrote, alongside photos and videos from the protests there.
Jimmy Kimmel, the 57-year-old talk show host, brought his parents to a San Francisco-area protest. Expressing his gratitude for the growing public engagement, Kimmel wrote, "I’m grateful to see so many Americans taking action to stand up for our friends and neighbors," and added, "Love each other," with the hashtag #NoKings. Moby (59) encouraged his followers to take every measure to safeguard democracy, and shared a video of himself aligning with protesters.
An estimated 2,100 cities across the U.S. saw thousands of people hitting the streets in protest. On the same day as a grand military parade in Washington, protesters marched under the "No Kings" slogan, confronting what they perceived as Trump’s autocratic posture.
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While reports do not provide specific accounts of the involvement of Mark Ruffalo, Kerry Washington, Glenn Close, or Jimmy Kimmel in the recent wave of demonstrations, celebrity activism has been a salient feature in intensifying coverage of nationwide protests. The entertainment industry, including these well-known figures, has publicly expressed their disapproval, as media attention intensified and videos of the protests spread online.
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- The President of the United States, Donald Trump, faces criticism from Hollywood celebrities such as Mark Ruffalo, Kerry Washington, Glenn Close, and Jimmy Kimmel, who have expressed their disapproval of his policies through public demonstrations and social media.
- Mark Ruffalo, known for his role in the Avengers movies, led protests in New York, voicing his concerns about Trump's authoritarian tendencies and breach of U.S. citizens' rights and the Constitution.
- Kerry Washington, recognized from shows like Scandal and Django Unchained, shared content on her Instagram from LA protesters, using the hashtag #NoKings to support democracy.
- In addition to celebrities like Moby, who encourages followers to safeguard democracy, the entertainment industry has been a significant contributor to intensifying coverage of protests against President Trump's policies across the United States.
