A West Wing and Get Out star has come under fire after criticizing America following Donald Trump’s election day victory.
Bradley Whitford, best known for his Emmy-winning role as political consultant Josh Lyman on the hit show, suggested Wednesday that Kamala Harris’ crushing defeat was due, at least in part, to the “racist and sexist” nature of the country.
“I thought it was going to be closer,” he told The Independent. “But every time one of my friends asked me, I ended up saying, ‘You can never underestimate how racist and sexist this country is.’
The comments sparked a backlash on social media, with critics quickly slamming the actor.
“Bradley Whitford is a racist sexist, the guilty always accuse and project,” wrote one follower, while another posted: LOSERS ALWAYS BLAME RACE/SEXISTS WHEN THE TRUTH IS HARD TO TAKE.
A West Wing and Get Out star has come under fire after appearing to criticize America following Donald Trump’s election day victory.
Bradley Whitford, best known for his Emmy-winning role as political consultant Josh Lyman on the hit show, suggested Wednesday that Kamala Harris’ crushing defeat was due, at least in part, to the “racist and sexist” nature of the country; (pictured in 2022)
Another said: ‘No. I just don’t like a shitty candidate. It had nothing to do with race and sex. Nice try to please. Do better, Bradley.
Yes, another chimed in: “Yes, the white man will explain everything to you.”
“The bigot in that phrase is Bradley Whitfield,” one critic also commented.
During the Independent interview, Bradley also didn’t hold back when sharing his thoughts on the president-elect.
“I find it completely baffling the cult that has formed around a narcissist like this, the worst person in show business,” Whitford told the outlet. “And that’s a tough category.”
Bradley also played the sinister Dean Armitage in Get Out, a well-meaning but brooding liberal patriarch who plays a key role in the film’s disturbing “sunken place” ritual.
Meanwhile, Jay Leno faced backlash on social media after calling Tuesday’s election “a great day for democracy,” while admitting he was “not a fan” of President-elect Donald Trump.
Appearing on The Talk on Wednesday, the 74-year-old star reflected on the Republican’s victory over Kamala Harris, saying, “The good thing about this election is that it was fair and honest.”
He continued, “I wasn’t a Trump fan, but that’s okay, he’s the president of the United States; let’s all come together, thank you very much.”
Criticism of Whitford did not wait on social networks
“I thought it was going to be closer,” he told The Independent. “But every time one of my friends asked me, I ended up saying, ‘You can never underestimate how racist and sexist this country is.'” (Trump pictured Tuesday)
Bradley played the sinister Dean Armitage in Get Out, a well-meaning but brooding liberal patriarch who plays a key role in the film’s disturbing “sunken place” ritual; pictured with Catherine Keener)
Leno, who hosted The Tonight Show from 1992 to 2014, shared that he feared a close election could lead to “insults,” but praised the process for being “professionally conducted.”
He added: “Everyone says he was honest.” “I mean, it’s a great day for democracy.”
His comments did not sit well with some social media users, who quickly criticized him.
‘Jay Leno just told the nodding heads of The Talk that ‘it’s a great day for democracy.’ “It’s the first time he’s been funny,” commented one user.
