The next elections in USA, which are celebrated on Tuesday, November 5, put the future of the entire country at stake. Millions of Americans will have to choose between Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican and former President Donald Trump, who is seeking his second term at the head of the White House.
According to polls, this will be a very close election, the details of which will define who will be the next American president. Therefore, the positioning of great personalitieswhich mobilize legions of followers, can be decisive.
In this way, there are many celebrities who dedicated themselves to the elections and asked to vote for one of the two candidates. Faced with personalities like Taylor Swift, Oprah Winfrey or Bruce Springsteenwho have publicly shown their support for Kamala Harris, many have also positioned themselves on the side of the Republican candidate.
“Celebrities” who support Trump
One of the great personalities to have asked to vote for Donald Trump was, neither more nor less, Elon Musk. The owner of Tesla, SpaceX and the social network X used his influence to promote the Republican candidacy. “He destiny of our civilization It depends on Donald Trump returning to the White House,” he said at a rally.
Musk participated in a multi-day tour of Pennsylvania with the “PAC America”the political action committee with which he invests tens of millions of dollars in support of Trump and to which the billionaire tycoon has donated 75 million dollars (around 69 million euros) since last July.
Donald Trump and Elon Musk, during a campaign event in Butler (Pennsylvania), site of the assassination attempt on the Republican candidate.
Historically, both Hollywood and the music world have flaunted their progressive political ideals. Among them, however, there appears from time to time a discordant voice who displays his conservative character in interviews or on social networks, and who, over the past five years, has not hesitated to join Trump’s “Make America Great Again”.
This is the case for reggaeton singers Nicky Jam Anuel AA and Justin Quilescame to openly ask to vote for Trump during a rally in favor of the candidate. “We all know it. The world knows it. Everyone has experienced it. The best president the world has ever seen, the country has ever seen. His name is President Trump,” Anuel said.
This list of famous Trump supporters includes famous singers like Kid Rock or rappers Lil Wayne and Kanye West. “Yeah, that’s right, Trump all day,” the latter responded to questions about whether he still supported Trump. Other artists who have publicly supported the Republican include Amber Rose, 50 Cent and Billy Ray.
In the world of cinema, one of the mogul’s most fervent defenders is the actor Jon Voightprotagonist of films like Heat either The rainmaker. The interpreter, also known for being the father of Angelina Jolie, did not hesitate to claim the value of Trump, “the best president since Abraham Lincoln”, according to him.
The brother of actor Alec Baldwin, Stephen Baldwinhas been showing its support for the Republican candidate for years, by participating in several of his meetings. The Hollywood star Clint Eastwood He also came out in support of Trump in 2016, although he was more critical of some of his actions during his first term. Other actors who also asked to vote for the Republican candidate are Dennis Quaid (twin game) And Scott Baio (Charles in charge).
In the field of sport, Hulk Hoganformer WWE wrestler or former boxer Mike Tyson And Ryan Garcia They have also supported Trump on several occasions. Another notable athlete is the American football star Brett Favre who said the United States was in “better shape” when the businessman was president.
Criticism of support for Trump
Celebrity support for Trump doesn’t come cheap for many people. celebrities, who are heavily criticized on social networks and who, according to actor Kevin Sorbo, have even seen how the agencies that manage their careers they reject them.
According to the documentary Trump versus HollywoodMany famous supporters of the former president say they were unable to be considered as contestants in several productions because of this support, although they admit it’s something they can’t prove.
