Renowned actor Michael Rappaport, a previously outspoken critic of Donald Trump, has recently shown a potential shift in his political standing. This development occurred in light of disagreements with current President Joe Biden’s administration and their policies. In a conversational exchange with Visegrad 24 podcast, Rappaport shocked his listeners by revealing this unprecedented change.
Known for his harsh criticism against the former president and his family, Rappaport astounded everyone by leaving the door open to the possibility of voting for Trump in future elections. This unexpected announcement follows his denouncement of the idea of standing by Biden in the upcoming elections. Reflecting on his new political position, Rappaport stated, ‘My political views have changed immensely.’
Rappaport’s comments were crystal clear. Despite the shock it would cause to his followers, he disclosed his abandonment of any support for Biden. He insisted that his decision is dynamic and currently, Trump’s candidacy is a real option. Many people are astonished by this sentiment, but Rappaport affirmed, ‘That’s my reality.’
Rappaport also detailed the reasons behind his nascent yet remarkable shift, commenting on specific policies that he finds distasteful in Biden’s administration. Strongly voicing his grasp of American values, he said, ‘I will not support anybody who’s anti-Israel. I will not support anybody who’s against ensuring America’s safety.’
“I won’t vote for Biden. At this point voting Trump is on the table (…) I won’t support anyone anti-Israel or anti making USA safe,”
Visegrad24 spoke with @MichaelRapaport about his how his political views have changed since Oct. 7th.
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Furthermore, he expressed a strong disdain towards Biden’s perceived lax immigration policies, stating his refusal to tolerate such laxity. Expounding his views, Rappaport criticized the way law enforcers in America’s great cities are disrespected and assaulted in line with Biden’s policies.
In an animated discourse, he presented his observations on certain facets of American society that he finds worrying. Indicating his discontent with illegal immigrants who exploit the system and the lack of bail consequences, he took a strong stance against these issues that he sees as injustices.
Rappaport also held nothing back in his condemnation of retail looting which has recently taken the form of flash mobs in cities governed by Democrats. He firmly opposes any public figure who lends support to such activities. His political ideology, once warped around racial politics and other divisive aspects of society, has now shifted significantly.
In light of horrifying attacks on Israel by Hamas wherein nearly 1,300 people were tragically killed and hundreds abducted, Biden’s approval ratings suffered a severe blow among his Democrat followers. This setback occurred after he voiced his support for Israel post the attack, contributing to a significant decrease in his party’s approval ratings.
Backing the findings with data, it is revealed by a recent Gallup survey that Biden’s approval ratings among Democrats tumbled to a record low of 75% by 11 points within a mere month. The primary cause for this fall is associated with his open support for the Jewish state amidst the recent crisis.
However, showing inconsistencies in his stance, Biden drew criticism for his unbending support for Israel amid accusations of the alleged use of excessive force during the Gaza siege in response to the October 7th Hamas attack. The wide generational gap evident among his party members towards this issue further complicated the matter.
Concerningly, according to a recent NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll, less than half (48%) of Gen Z and millennials from the party agree with publicly supporting Israel. These figures reflect the deepening divide within the Democratic Party, adding to Biden’s challenges.
In an attempt to retrieve his sinking approval rating among a key far-left Democrat group who sympathizes with Hamas over Israel, Biden has since reversed his stance on the Israel issue, drawing criticism and speculations regarding the political motivations behind this flip.
The New York Times reported that the President sharply escalated his critique of Israel’s treatment of the war against Hamas, referring to Israel’s response as ‘over the top’. This change of heart followed after internal discussions revolving around the plummeting approval ratings due to his initial staunch support for Israel.
Biden then took a more humanitarian angle in his approach to the conflict. He expressed his high concern for the innocent civilians suffering in Gaza and his efforts to channel humanitarian assistance into the conflict region. ‘There are a lot of innocent people who are in trouble and dying. And it’s got to stop,’ he told reporters.
Biden’s shifting opinions and Rappaport’s unexpected public political recalibration highlight the multifaceted and changeable nature of political alliances. They are potent reminders that individual perceptions and public sentiment play significant roles in shaping political dynamics.