Before Donald Trumpās MAGA movement, conservatives were already taking aim at corporations that boycotted them, the liberal media, Hollywood, and the activism of its left-leaning stars.
In an interview from May of this year onĀ The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy, famed actor Brian Cox, best known for his role in the hit series Succession, was asked about his thoughts on Trump. Pro-democracy group MeidasTouch shared a clip from the interview this week, reigniting the conversation.
Brian Cox, who played Logan Roy on Succession and was the first actor to portray Hannibal Lecter, delivers a scathing takedown of Donald Trump pic.twitter.com/wErwYPTMCF
ā MeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch) August 28, 2024
One comment corrected Brian’s “Pink Pinocchio” branding.
Brian is wrong. Not the pink Pinocchio rather the š pic.twitter.com/yYTU9PvPZm
ā SFbayareaYangGangšŖ·ā¬ļøš§¢ā„ššš¦š¤ š” (@FbayareaS) August 28, 2024
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Another dismissed his opinion for being an actor.
Why would anyone care what actors say? šššš you dorks are delusional
ā schmoo (@schmooze1777) August 28, 2024
One comment recognized the compassion from the actor.
Well, I donāt know that Iād call it scathing. He seemed to recognize trump as a product of abuse. And I think heās correct about that. Seems very compassionate to me.
ā Sorta Damocles (@sorta_damocles) August 28, 2024
This is not the first time that the actor has referred to him as “Pink Pinocchio”. In another interview that took place midway through Trumpās presidency, while British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was rejecting a referendum for Scottish independence. Cox, born in Dundee, Scotland, had signed a 12-point declaration supporting Scotlandās independence, and he drew parallels between the deceptive tactics of both Johnson and Trump.
The timing of MeidasTouch sharing this clip is significant, as Trumpās current campaign is once again mired in controversy and misinformation as he seeks to return to the White House
As we approach election day, Trump is preparing to face Vice President Kamala Harris in an upcoming debate, while his poll numbers continue to slip. His rallies and press conferences have been filled with misinformation and incoherent rants, which even his own supporters say are contributing to his declining popularity. As it was during his presidency, Trumpās claims are routinely fact-checked.
In addition to his falsehoods, Trump is often verbally abusive toward both his opponents and his followers, frequently exhibiting erratic behavior and accusations of criminal conduct. Many, including actor Brian Cox, believe this behavior may stem from trauma or abuse during his childhood.
Although the original interview with Cox’s Pinocchio reference took place five years ago, it has resurfaced in this year’s interview and sparked fresh debate, with some critics suggesting the actor should stay out of politics. However, given Coxās Scottish roots, which align with Trump’s own heritage, he likely has a personal understanding of the dynamics at play.
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