Julia Roberts’ ad supporting Kamala Harris sparks outrage from Trump, exposing deep political divisions and raising questions about voting independence in marriages.
At a Glance
- Trump criticizes Julia Roberts for narrating a pro-Harris ad, calling it “ridiculous” and “stupid”
- The ad suggests women can secretly vote for Harris, keeping it from their husbands
- Trump expresses disappointment, questioning the idea of wives hiding votes from husbands
- The controversy highlights the intense battle for women voters in the upcoming election
- Recent polls show a significant 34-point gender gap in voter preferences
Former President Donald Trump has launched a blistering attack on Hollywood star Julia Roberts for her involvement in a controversial ad supporting Vice President Kamala Harris. The ad, produced by Vote Common Good, humorously suggests that women could secretly vote for Harris while keeping their choice hidden from their husbands. Trump’s reaction to this ad has been swift and severe, highlighting the heightened tensions in the current electoral landscape.
During an appearance on “Fox & Friends,” Trump expressed his disappointment in Roberts, stating that she would come to regret her participation in the ad. He questioned the premise of a wife concealing her vote from her husband, describing the ad as both “ridiculous” and “stupid.” Trump’s comments reflect a broader conservative criticism of the ad, with some viewing it as indicative of decaying family ties.
Donald Trump criticized Julia Roberts for narrating an ad urging women to vote for Kamala Harris, even if their husbands vote for Trump.
"I’m so disappointed at Julia Roberts. She’s going to look back on that and she’s going to cringe." https://t.co/guKHz8T5Ag
— Variety (@Variety) November 2, 2024
Why do celebrities feel the need to manipulate people? Can’t they just let people vote for who they want to vote for?
The 30-second ad, financed by a religious nonprofit, portrays a couple arriving at a polling station wearing American flag baseball caps, often associated with Trump supporters. In the ad, Julia Roberts narrates, emphasizing that women can vote independently of their husbands’ choices. The narrative concludes with the message that voting choices remain private, with Roberts stating, “What happens in the booth, stays in the booth.”
“What happens in the booth, stays in the booth,” she says in the ad.
Are they saying people should be ashamed to vote Harris? It sounds like it.
The controversy surrounding this ad highlights the intense competition for votes in the upcoming election, particularly the focus on mobilizing women voters. Democrats hope the ad will encourage moderate Republican and independent women to vote for Harris, despite vocal opposition from Trump supporters. This strategy is backed by recent polling data, which shows a significant gender gap in voter preferences.
Harris and the Democrats would be better off just…addressing the issues people care about. Right?
