Mark Ruffalo has becomeone of Hollywood's most outspoken criticsof Donald Trump's presidency. During a tense political moment, the Marvel actor warned that 'people are afraid' and that the nation that 'we have lost our way,' in a crisis of leadership and morality.
While Donald Trump, now 79, delivered hisState of the Union address, a counter-event called 'State of the Swamp' unfolded in Washington, DC. Hollywood stars, activists, and opposition groups gathered to voice their dissent.
Mark Ruffalo appeared at the event via video link. The actor, known for his activism, declared, 'I think for anyone who's paying attention, who isn't deeply involved in an ideological bent, who is willing to look at the things happening in our country, you have to feel like the State of the Union is of trouble.'
'It's a union that is deeply divided, but also widely unified in the fact that where we're headed is not in the right direction,' Ruffalo said.
'People are afraid, they're angry and everything that we had feared from Project 2025 is coming into being.'
He meant the policies and ideological shifts championed by Trump's camp. Ruffalo pointed to the influence of billionaires, legacy corporations, and industries like fossil fuels, pharmaceuticals, and tech giants.
He expressed concern over the unchecked rise of artificial intelligence, warning of a lack of regulation to protect workers.
'Everything is to serve this administration's financial gain and nothing has been to serve the people's gain,' he said.
His message was clear. 'We have lost our way. That's the state of the union.'
The actor called for a 'complete reboot' of democracy, criticising both major parties. 'We need to really rethink what we're doing.'
Source: International Business Times UK
