Celebs Condemn White Nationalist March in Virginia, Slam Trump for Staying Silent
Celebs are speaking out to condemn the violent marches happening in Charlottesville, Virginia, where white nationalists have been clashing with counter-protestors.
People are also slamming President Trump for not speaking out against the actions of those participating in the Alt-Right rally, which has been deemed unlawful.
Governor Terry McAuliffe of Virginia has “declared a state of emergency to aid state response to violence at Alt-Right rally in Charlottesville,” his team announced on Twitter.
White supremacists held torches while chanting things like “you will not replace us” and “blood and soil” throughout the night on Friday (August 11).
Emmy Rossum, Chelsea Clinton, and The Big Sick‘s Kumail Nanjiani are among the stars calling for Trump to speak out about the violence.
Neo Nazis are beating clergymen in Charlottesville this morning and Trump is silent.
— Emmy Rossum (@emmyrossum) August 12, 2017
Mr. President?
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) August 12, 2017
Remember even if POTUS does finally speak out against the events in #Charlottesville he doesn't actually give a shit. Actions, not words.
— Josh Charles (@MrJoshCharles) August 12, 2017
Click inside to read what more celebs said about what’s happening in Virginia…
A Nazi march in Charlottesville?As a young Jewish woman in the US, Its hard for me to say that I'm surprised in these times.But Im disgusted
— Joey King (@JoeyKingActress) August 12, 2017
By the way, fuck these nazi motherfuckers. #Charlottesville
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 12, 2017
😢Crazy day filled with hate. What is wrong with people?
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) August 12, 2017
Guess who will not be condemning the white supremacist rally in #Charlottesville
— Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) August 12, 2017
It's getting harder and harder to explain to my mom that everything is going to be ok.
— Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) August 12, 2017
Let's be clear. The hatred we're seeing in Virginia lies at the feet of Donald Trump. Stoked during the campaign,his silence condones this.
— Rob Reiner (@robreiner) August 12, 2017
You got Nazis marching in #Charlotesville in case Fox News didn't mention. Setting my timer to infinity awaiting ur remarks. Show yourself. https://t.co/1qdI2HW0TW
— Jeffrey Wright (@jfreewright) August 12, 2017
Watching the news in Canada about what is happening in America is very depressing. And embarrassing.
— Andrew Rannells (@AndrewRannells) August 12, 2017
How many policemen would be on the streets of Charlottesville if those were Black Lives Matter protestors holding batons and wearing masks?
— Iddo Goldberg (@IddoG) August 12, 2017
Nothing close to this would stand if these were people of any other color than white. Freedom of speech? Right to bear arms? Not a chance. https://t.co/A3uiiQXagc
— Kendrick Sampson (@kendrick38) August 12, 2017
A whole bunch of celebs also pointed out a thread on Twitter started by @JuliusGoat.
Thread 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 https://t.co/zZBFlOlS3V
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) August 12, 2017
This entire thread. https://t.co/b6cr9EeLNW
— Gabby Sidibe (@GabbySidibe) August 12, 2017
THREAD. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 https://t.co/RrVCOkkFmy
— Ashley Madekwe (@smashleybell) August 12, 2017
read the thread please 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 https://t.co/TiAO8hTbFT
— Lindsey Gort (@LindseyGort) August 12, 2017
This is a really good thread–I encourage you to read it. https://t.co/7L9LOlw9G3
— Soledad O'Brien (@soledadobrien) August 12, 2017
I know it's early on a Saturday morning, but you must read this thread. Especially if you're white. https://t.co/OmsAJ2TNRl
— Patti Murin (@PattiMurin) August 12, 2017
Please read this thread about these 'oppressed' White guys. https://t.co/ERz6e4ezCH
— Barry Sloane (@BarrySloane) August 12, 2017
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