WASHINGTON: Former President Donald Trump will move back into the White House to start his second term, having crossed the barrier of 270 electoral college votes required to clinch the presidency.
His victory came as a surprise to many, especially in light of the high-profile celebrities who had campaigned for his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, who took to social media and toured various states in the days leading up to the election, encouraging Americans to vote.
Now, Hollywood’s reactions to Trump’s victory include doubt to some and celebration to others.
Hulk Hogan
Hulk Hogan, a longtime Trump supporter, attended rallies and showed his enthusiasm by ripping his shirt in signature fashion to express his support. Following the election results, he shared his thoughts on Instagram:
“Believe it or not, brother, we are more alike than we are different. This election season showed just how much we all care about where this country’s headed. Now that the votes are in, let’s remember—it does not matter if you are a Democrat or a Republican, we are all real Americans. It’s time to come together, talk with our neighbours and focus on what unites us. We all love this country, and we’re all in for building a better future. Love you all. HH”
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Elon Musk
Billionaire and outspoken Trump supporter Elon Musk also expressed his congratulations to Trump, tweeting his response:
“The people of America gave @realDonaldTrump a crystal clear mandate for change tonight.”
Caitlyn Jenner
Caitlyn Jenner, another vocal Trump advocate, shared her thoughts on the win. She posted on X:
“We can finally get world peace and economic prosperity with the incredible landslide election of @realDonaldTrump. It was a great night to be with all of our fellow MAGA Patriots! God bless you. God bless America. God bless @realDonaldTrump.”
Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande took to her Instagram story to express her emotions, reflecting on the impact of the outcome:
The “thank you, next” singer wrote, “Holding the hand of every person who is feeling the immeasurable heaviness of this outcome today.”
Cardi B
Cardi B, who campaigned for Vice President Harris, made her views known in a now-deleted Instagram story, referencing recent natural disasters across the country:
“This is why some of y’all states be getting hurricanes. That’s what imma say.”
In another post, she simply stated, “I hate yall bad.”
On Wednesday morning, Cardi B also penned an open letter to Harris on Instagram:
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“No matter what they have said to bring you down or belittle your run for presidency they can never say you did not (sic) run your race with honesty and with integrity! You really put up a fight against all the odds that were already stacked against you!”
Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish, who supported Harris, gave a brief yet pointed response on her Instagram story:
“It’s a war on women.”
Her brother, Finneas, added his own commentary, posting, “He told you he’d rob the house and we unlocked the door.”
The reactions from celebrities reflect the wide array of emotions across the country, with some celebrating Trump’s return to office and others left feeling disheartened.
