The most outspoken far-left Hollywood celebrities are weighing in to express their delight that former President Donald Trump was found guilty Thursday of falsifying business records in his New York hush-money trial.
Many reactions to the verdict on the left, right, and center have been negative, with many saying that the guilty verdict could shake public confidence in the court system. The Trump campaign confirmed that their fundraising website crashed after supporters rallied to show their support.
But in Hollywood, there was mostly undisguised glee.
“Convicted felon Donald Trump is blaming the judge, the jury and New York for being found guilty on 34 counts. He will never accept accountability for his crimes. Americans must not allow this felon anywhere near the White House again,” singer Barbra Streisand tweeted.
“GUILTY ON ALL CHARGES!!!!!” actress Bette Midler wrote in all caps.
“Thank you for saying that. It was awful and he is awful,” Kathy Griffin replied to someone celebrating the guilty verdict. “TEARS OF JOY.”
“We are all cheering for justice and that no one is above the law!” actor John Leguizamo wrote.
“We should start referring to him as 34 instead of 45,” tweeted “Star Trek” actor George Takei, referring to the number of charges Trump was found guilty of compared to how he served as 45th President of the United States.
“You’ll refer to him as 47 after Nov. 5th,” one commenter wrote in response to Takei’s tweet, indicating how many people believe the guilty conviction will help Trump win his bid for reelection later this year.
“Star Wars” alum Mark Hamill posted an image of the word “guilty” written in bold red print 34 times.
“The Republican candidate for President is a convicted felon,” author Stephen King wrote.
Singer Katy Perry stayed cryptic, posting “LFG,” which is an acronym usually used to express enthusiasm that stands for “Let’s f***ing go.”
Though most leftist celebrities were happy with the verdict, there was also plenty of disgust expressed on Twitter among celebrity figures.
British political commentator Piers Morgan wrote, “This is a sad, shameful and ridiculous day for America. To drag a former President, who is running for President again, through criminal courts over something so trivial feels a massive overreach & an incredibly divisive and obviously politically partisan action.”
“This is the hill to die on,” author Scott Adams shared.
Tucker Carlson called the verdict “the end of the fairest justice system in the world.”
