Supreme Court Politics: Hollywood Elites Stir Up Followers

Hollywood’s cultural influence should not be overlooked in the final days leading up to the election on November 3. With millions of followers on social media, cash to burn on political organizations, and more time on their hands than usual (due to lockdown restrictions on studio productions), entertainment elites have already signaled to their followers that, in the aftermath of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing, America must be saved from the brink of destruction at the hands of Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell. A revolution must be waged in the name of RBG to save democracy. It is zero-sum, life and death. These frantic reactions to the Supreme Court vacancy, though amusing to some extent, could have real-world consequences, especially if the reactions are fervent enough to inspire disaffected youth.

Director Rob Reiner tweeted, “Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s body isn’t even cold and Mitch McConnell is dancing on her grave.” He continued, “This is war. Dems have powerful weapons. Now is the time to use them.” On Monday, Reiner wrote, “We are at an existential crossroads. Whether we live or die actually depends on our vote.” Comedy director Judd Apatow responded to Trump’s pandemic leadership, describing the president as a “mass murderer” who should be “impeached for murder.” Meanwhile, the feminist comedian Sarah Silverman tweeted, “RIP RBG. Gutted. Sad. Grateful for all she did. And very very scared.” John Leguizamo, actor and notorious anti-Trump star, said, “We must fight as she fought till the bitter end.” Another infamously political actor, Jeffrey Wright, tweeted, “If these sinister, duplicitous ghouls try it , , , ,” suggesting that Republican politicians are plotting some sort of fascist coup behind the curtains. And finally, Stephen King — perhaps the most influential of celebrity political commentators — tweeted, “Make sure another Kavanaugh doesn’t replace her. Please vote blue.”

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Hollywood’s cultural influence should not be overlooked in the final days leading up to the election on November 3. With millions of followers on social media, cash to burn on political organizations, and more time on their hands than usual (due to lockdown restrictions on studio productions), entertainment elites have already signaled to their followers that, in the aftermath of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing, America must be saved from the brink of destruction at the hands of Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell. A revolution must be waged in the name of RBG to save democracy. It is zero-sum, life and death. These frantic reactions to the Supreme Court vacancy, though amusing to some extent, could have real-world consequences, especially if the reactions are fervent enough to inspire disaffected youth.

Director Rob Reiner tweeted, “Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s body isn’t even cold and Mitch McConnell is dancing on her grave.” He continued, “This is war. Dems have powerful weapons. Now is the time to use them.” On Monday, Reiner wrote, “We are at an existential crossroads. Whether we live or die actually depends on our vote.” Comedy director Judd Apatow responded to Trump’s pandemic leadership, describing the president as a “mass murderer” who should be “impeached for murder.” Meanwhile, the feminist comedian Sarah Silverman tweeted, “RIP RBG. Gutted. Sad. Grateful for all she did. And very very scared.” John Leguizamo, actor and notorious anti-Trump star, said, “We must fight as she fought till the bitter end.” Another infamously political actor, Jeffrey Wright, tweeted, “If these sinister, duplicitous ghouls try it , , , ,” suggesting that Republican politicians are plotting some sort of fascist coup behind the curtains. And finally, Stephen King — perhaps the most influential of celebrity political commentators — tweeted, “Make sure another Kavanaugh doesn’t replace her. Please vote blue.”