Donald Trump’s Acceptance Speech Draws Ire From Hollywood
Donald Trump closed the Republican National Convention by accepting the GOP presidential nomination and delivering a speech promising safety and security.
He also denounced Hillary Clinton, particularly her foreign policy, saying his opponent left a legacy of “death, destruction, terrorism and weakness.”
Celebrities flooded Twitter following his speech, calling out his lack of clear policy and overall rage.
“Veep” star Julia Louis-Dreyfus said, “Stop talking at us…no you don’t love us!”
Is this speech going to end soon? I've had it. "Tremendous problem" #RNCinCLE
— Julia Louis-Dreyfus (@OfficialJLD) July 22, 2016
white racist sexist americans – he is your voice – and how tragic – billionaire baby – a national disgrace – #TRUMPSUCKS
— Rosie (@Rosie) July 22, 2016
If he loses the election, you will never again have to be yelled at by trump for this long. Do your patriotic duty, America.
— John Legend (@johnlegend) July 22, 2016
Watching the speech. See you soon! Live! #LSSC pic.twitter.com/QDM4jN3eZ3
— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) July 22, 2016
The angriest acceptance speech I can remember #RNCinCLE
— Arianna Huffington (@ariannahuff) July 22, 2016
I like how there’s not gonna be crime anymore after @realDonaldTrump gets elected. #SoundsDoable #RNC2016 #RNCinCLe
— Drew Carey (@DrewFromTV) July 22, 2016
What mysterious "proving vetting mechanisms" is he proposing?? Any?? Bueller? Oh right. No plans, just catch phrases #DumpTrump
— Sophia Bush (@SophiaBush) July 22, 2016
They also questioned his knowledge about his understanding of the Middle East.
call me crazy. Obama and Hillary didn't lead us into an unstable situation of American participation in the Middle East they inherited that.
— Troian (@SleepintheGardn) July 22, 2016
I'm pretty sure the regime change in Iraq was GWBush, not @HillaryClinton. #RNCinCLE #GOPinCLE
— Judy Gold (@JewdyGold) July 22, 2016
Trump: “I alone can fix this.”
Is this guy running for president or dictator? #RNCwithBernie— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) July 22, 2016
Who here believes he understands the Mideast, the origins of ISIS and what’s fueling it, raise your hand? #RNCinCLE
— Arianna Huffington (@ariannahuff) July 22, 2016
Others, like Elizabeth Banks and Mary Lambery called out Trump’s rhetoric, labeling it as hateful and fear-mongering.
Please keep the fact checks coming. This speech is infuriating, hate-filled, fear-mongering. https://t.co/ahYaUzG5I5
— Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) July 22, 2016
So much fear mongering. Playing on the lowest human emotions of fear and doom. I'm personally not at all inspired by this vibe. #RNCinCLE
— A$A Soltan Rahmati (@AsaSoltan) July 22, 2016
The most terrifying part of all of this isn't Trump. It's the people who will run with this hateful rhetoric disguised as something positive
— Mary Lambert (@marylambertsing) July 22, 2016
They also called out his hypocrisy, using Trump’s own quotes against him.
"We will PUT. AMERICA. FIRST" #RNCinCLE pic.twitter.com/u54qzNkR4t
— Orlando Jones (@TheOrlandoJones) July 22, 2016
"Egypt was turned over to the radical Muslim Brotherhood."–DJT. By the vote of the people. Democracy! #RNCinCLE
— Harry Shearer (@theharryshearer) July 22, 2016
Muslims are our friends, family, neighbors, & co-workers. @realDonaldTrump's attacks on them are an attack on us all. #RNCinCLe
— Martin O'Malley (@MartinOMalley) July 22, 2016
Holy shit guys this is dark. Register to vote: https://t.co/hZRLDVKMQx
— olivia wilde (@oliviawilde) July 22, 2016
Meanwhile, others expressed general confusion.
Am I missing something??? What just happened??? #RNCinCLE
— Perez (@ThePerezHilton) July 22, 2016
I'm baffled #RNCinCLE
— octavia spencer (@octaviaspencer) July 22, 2016
Others were much more critical, led by longtime Trump enemy Rosie O’Donnell, who called him the voice of “white, racist, sexist Americans.”
white racist sexist americans – he is your voice – and how tragic – billionaire baby – a national disgrace – #TRUMPSUCKS
— Rosie (@Rosie) July 22, 2016
I are a uge dope and bigot#RNCinCLE
— Alan Cumming (@Alancumming) July 22, 2016
There is the most hilarious horror film on TV right now…Wait it's real? #RNCinCLE
— Caroline Rhea (@CarolineRhea) July 22, 2016
I am terrified!!#RNCinCLE
— Marina Sirtis (@Marina_Sirtis) July 22, 2016
However, Trump did have his celebrity supporters.
I know the left will pick it apart if possible, But I must say I'm impressed. Very impressed. Trump Speech #RNCinCLE
— Chuck Woolery (@chuckwoolery) July 22, 2016
🍾 Just delivered to our suite!
Thanks @realDonaldTrump !! pic.twitter.com/4AFnwvHFeB— OMAROSA (@OMAROSA) July 22, 2016
See more of the most memorable quotes from the 2016 Republican National Convention here.
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