OlderRowan Blanchard, Demi Lovato & More Slam Trump's Press Conference Defending Neo-Nazis
Many young celebrities are speaking out today with outrage, disgust, and sadness after a press conference in which President Donald Trump said “both sides” are to blame for the violence in violence in Charlottesville.
“You had many people in that group other than neo-Nazis and white nationalists,” he said. “The press has treated them absolutely unfairly. Now, in the other group also, you had some fine people but you also had troublemakers.”
Trump also blamed counter-protestors, calling them the “alt left.”
Now young figures in the entertainment industry, from Demi Lovato to Colton Haynes to Cole Sprouse, are now fighting back in droves.
Rowan Blanchard was disgusted by his claim that there were “fine people” protesting the statue being taken down.
he literally said there are "very fine people" in the KKK.
— Rowan Blanchard (@RowanBlanchard) August 15, 2017
Demi is taking a stand no matter what people might say.
My heart continues to break the more I watch the news. The hate was one sided and it hurts for people to say otherwise. So much for facts.
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) August 15, 2017
I'd rather lose fans and stand up for what I believe in rather than be a bystander. #sorrynotfuckingsorry
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) August 15, 2017
Go inside to see more celebrities react…
Cole Sprouse called for a return to patriotism.
You can love your country without loving your govt. Yearning to get back on path and expunging @realDonaldTrump from office is patriotism.
— Cole M. Sprouse (@colesprouse) August 15, 2017
Chloe x Halle repeated a common refrain.
NOT MY PRESIDENT!!! #Impeach45 https://t.co/BMIObx5dsx
— chloe x halle (@chloexhalle) August 15, 2017
Phoebe Tonkin vows to protest.
I'll be there. NYC come join in solidarity and show this lunatic what real peaceful protesting looks like. https://t.co/lxB4oBl68M
— Phoebe Tonkin (@1PhoebeJTonkin) August 15, 2017
Gina Rodriguez responded with a powerful quote.
When someone shows you who they are, believe them. #notmypresident #spreadLoveNotHate
— Gina Rodriguez (@HereIsGina) August 15, 2017
Grayson Dolan encouraged fans to care for their own well-being.
Health is the # 1 priority. Care for yourself
— Grayson Dolan (@GraysonDolan) August 15, 2017
Colton kept his message short and sweet.
— Colton Haynes (@ColtonLHaynes) August 15, 2017
Nyle DiMarco called for impeachment.
Trump is a racist and white supremacist who stands with neo-nazi.#ImpeachTrump pic.twitter.com/GhLMitZquc
— Nyle DiMarco (@NyleDiMarco) August 15, 2017
Leah Pipes said the presidency has been affecting her health.
Since November I've picked up smoking, drinking heavily, stress acne, stress eating, and insomnia. I cant sustain this lifestyle. #Impeach45
— Leah Pipes (@leahmariepipes) August 15, 2017
Hunter King was floored that he has supporters.
How can anyone justify or support this man's words & actions?! It's disgusting.It's heartbreaking. #Impeach
— Hunter King (@HunterHaleyKing) August 15, 2017
Rose McIver was in shock.
I can't believe what is happening. https://t.co/m46liyVlSf
— Rose McIver (@imrosemciver) August 15, 2017
Posted to: Chloe Bailey, Chloe X Halle, Cole Sprouse, Colton Haynes, Demi Lovato, Donald Trump, Gina Rodriguez, Grayson Dolan, Halle Bailey, Hunter King, Leah Pipes, Nyle DiMarco, Phoebe Tonkin, Rose McIver, Rowan Blanchard
