Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Robert Davi Highlights Hollywood’s Divide: Harris vs. Trump Teamsters

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This narrative centers on two contrasting political candidates.

While Vice President Kamala Harris garners substantial backing from a plethora of high-profile celebrities such as Billie Eilish, Chris Rock, Meryl Streep, Oprah Winfrey, and Taylor Swift, former President Donald Trump seems to have secured considerable endorsement from members of the Teamsters union—a historically Democratic voting constituency.

Actor Robert Davi, known for his roles in classics like “The Goonies,” “Die Hard,” and “License to Kill,” expressed his perspective during an interview with Fox News’ Brian Kilmeade last Saturday: “They are not representative of the rank-and-file,” he asserted.

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The Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris addresses the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute leadership conference on September 18, 2024. Harris has garnered endorsements from celebrities such as Taylor Swift and Oprah Winfrey. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Davi continued, highlighting a disconnect: “The individuals who truly operate behind the scenes—60% of Teamsters—are inclined to support Donald Trump. There exists a significant schism regarding financial interests and the grasp of our nation’s pressing issues.”

Distinctly aligning himself with pro-Trump figures among Hollywood elites, Davi has joined a select group including Dean Cain, Hulk Hogan, Kid Rock, and Dennis Quaid.

Meanwhile, in an unexpected turn of events, The International Brotherhood of Teamsters opted not to endorse the Democratic nominee—an uncharacteristic stance for the union, which has held such endorsements for over 25 years, opting instead for neutrality.

CLOONEY, HOLLYWOOD ALIGN BEHIND HARRIS AS CELEBRITIES AND FUNDING FLOOD IN

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Former President Donald Trump arrives at Harry Reid International Airport after a campaign event on September 14, 2024, in Las Vegas. Trump has also won support from stars such as Dennis Quaid and Kid Rock. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Surveys conducted among Teamsters union members indicate a prevailing inclination towards former President Trump over Vice President Harris.

“The Democratic Party has been overtaken by an extreme leftist ideology, as exemplified by comments from AOC regarding recent conflicts against terrorism; she and others within the party persist in their critiques,” Davi articulated to Kilmeade.

Thus far, Harris has also attracted support from an array of Hollywood figures including George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Ben Stiller, Mark Hamill, Jamie Lee Curtis, and rapper Cardi B.


Vocabulary List:

  1. Contrasting /kənˈtræstɪŋ/ (adjective): Differing significantly; showing the differences between two or more entities.
  2. Garners /ˈɡɑːrnərz/ (verb): To obtain; to gather or acquire something.
  3. Endorsement /ɪnˈdɔːrsmənt/ (noun): An act of giving one’s public approval or support to someone or something.
  4. Constituency /kənˈstɪtʃuənsi/ (noun): A body of voters in a specified area who elect a representative to a legislative body.
  5. Allying /əˈlaɪɪŋ/ (verb): To join or unite with others for a common purpose.
  6. Ideology /ˌaɪdiˈɒlədʒi/ (noun): A system of ideas and ideals especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.

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Which two contrasting political candidates are at the center of this narrative?
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris and Senator Bernie Sanders
Vice President Kamala Harris and Vice President Joe Biden
Former President Donald Trump and Senator Rand Paul


Actor Robert Davi expressed his perspective in an interview with which Fox News host?
Brian Kilmeade
Chris Wallace
Laura Ingraham
Sean Hannity


Which union is mentioned as historically supporting the Democratic Party?
Teamsters union
Teachers union
Electricians union
Steelworkers union


Who among the following Hollywood figures aligned themselves with the pro-Trump group?
Dean Cain
George Clooney
Julia Roberts
Mark Hamill


Which celebrity expressed annoyance at political endorsements in the given narrative?
Pharrell Williams
Taylor Swift
Chris Rock
Oprah Winfrey


What percentage of Teamsters are mentioned to support Donald Trump according to Robert Davi?
60%
40%
75%
90%

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