“The Big Short” director Adam McKay shed a tear on the Democratic Party following President-elect Donald Trump's victory on Tuesday, declaring he was leaving the party for good.
McKay wrote to X, “It's time to abandon the Democratic Party.” “I'm registered with the Green Party or Working Families, but I'm open to ideas.”
The director criticized Democrats for a series of missteps leading up to Election Day, including their response to President Biden withdrawing from the race to make way for Vice President Kamala Harris.
“Two years of lying about Biden’s cognitive health, refusing to hold a public convention for new candidates, never mentioning public health care, and a year on fracking, the Cheneys, and Gaza.” “Who would have thought we would condone the slaughter of children?” he said.
President-elect Donald Trump's victory throws Hollywood into chaos
“Is there anyone with only half a brain?” he continued. “But you thought liberals were all about being sensible? Or are they? They're actually blindly rooting for a parade of wonky optics wrapped in New York Times font.” Is that the modern Democratic Party?”
Mr. McKay has championed progressive causes in recent years, donating millions of dollars to fight climate change. His activism also permeates his work. For example, his film “Don't Look Up” served to criticize the lack of action regarding environmental protection. The 2021 satirical film centers on two scientists who try to warn the world about a comet that will destroy Earth.
McKay said in an interview with The Associated Press that climate change is “so alarming, so frightening that it quickly becomes the only thing I think about every day, even when I'm writing, directing and producing.” It's becoming,” he said.
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Republican presidential candidate Donald stands on stage with former first lady Melania Trump as Lara Trump looks on at the Election Night Watch Party at the Palm Beach Convention Center on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Former President Trump. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
'Don't Look Up' director donates $4 million to fight climate change
Other celebrities have also performed brutal dissections of the election and expressed anger at their fellow Americans.
Actress Christina Applegate repeatedly asked, “Why?” With X.
“Why? Please tell me why???? My child is crying that her rights as a woman may be taken away. Why? If you don't agree with that, please unfollow me. please.”
“Today I shake the hands of everyone who feels the immeasurable weight of this outcome,” singer Ariana Grande wrote in the caption.
Bradley Whitford, who is white at the start of “The West Wing,” told Britain's Independent that he “absolutely” thought Harris would win.
“I thought it would be closer.” he revealed. “But when friends ask me, I always end up saying, 'You can never underestimate how racist and sexist this country is.'”
Supporters react to election results during Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris' election night event at Howard University on November 5, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)
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Harris also received high-profile endorsements in the days leading up to the election, including Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey and Harrison Ford, and several other celebrities revealed they also voted for her on Election Day. .
But Trump also had a long list of stars who supported his campaign and cheered him on to a decisive victory.
“Believe it or not, brother, we are more alike than different,” famous wrestler Hulk Hogan wrote on Instagram. “This election season has shown us how much we all care about where this country is headed. Now that voting has begun, remember, whether you're a Democrat or a Republican, It doesn't matter, we are all real Americans. It's time to come together, talk to our neighbors, and focus on building a better future for all of us, we love this country. .”
Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris smiles during a campaign rally at Michigan State University's Jenison Fieldhouse on November 3, 2024 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Jeff Kowalski/AFP via Getty Images)
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“We won!! Thank you, Lord!!” country musician John Rich wrote about X.
Harris congratulated Trump in a preliminary phone call and gave a concession speech at Howard University on Wednesday.
