Los Angeles, CA – In the wake of Donald Trump’s resounding 2024 victory and his aggressive second-term agenda, Hollywood’s once-vocal Democratic supporters have gone conspicuously missing in action. The celebrity elite, long a cornerstone of Democratic talking points and propaganda, are now silent as the party grapples with internal disarray, policy failures, and a loss of cultural influence. This absence comes at a pivotal moment when Democrats could use star power to rally against Trump’s moves, such as his attempts to control federal agencies and target political foes.
Historically, Tinseltown has been a hub for progressive activism, with A-listers like George Clooney, Oprah Winfrey, and Mark Ruffalo headlining fundraisers and endorsing candidates like Kamala Harris. Yet, in 2025, there’s been a stark retreat. No major fundraisers have occurred this year, and public protests are nonexistent. Industry insiders attribute this to a mix of factors: exhaustion from the entertainment sector’s own crises, including tech disruptions and layoffs; embarrassment over failed 2024 endorsements that didn’t sway voters; and a leadership vacuum in both Hollywood and the Democratic Party. Figures like Disney CEO Bob Iger have opted for appeasement, settling lawsuits with Trump allies, while others like David Ellison dismiss political threats as “noise.”
As Democrats “go down in flames”—facing midterm routs, leadership squabbles, and policy gridlock under Trump’s dominance—celebrity fatigue has set in. Endorsements from stars like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé proved ineffective, highlighting how Hollywood’s alignment with the party reinforced a “failure of political imagination,” alienating working-class voters and allowing Republicans to dominate the culture war through alternative media. Some elites are even fleeing the country, citing Trump’s erosion of liberties: Rosie O’Donnell to Ireland over concerns for her nonbinary child, Ellen DeGeneres to the UK, and Eva Longoria to Spain and Mexico.
Social media echoes this shift, with users compiling boycott lists of “Trump-hating” stars like Robert De Niro and Meryl Streep, declaring the era of celebrity endorsements dead. As one X post notes, America rejected the likes of Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande in favor of “freedom.” With Democrats struggling to redefine themselves, Hollywood’s MIA status may signal a permanent retreat, leaving the party without its glitzy propaganda machine.
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