West Wing star Bradley Whitford did not hesitate to share his opinion about the United States after former President Donald Trump’s historic victory.
The 65-year-old award-winning actor, known for his role as deputy chief of staff Joshua Lyman in the political drama, suggested to The Independent that Vice President Kamala Harris’s loss fell apart, at least partially, because the United States is a “racist and sexist” country.
Whitford had campaigned for the vice presidency at a rally last month in Wisconsin and said he thought the election would be closer since the former president won enough electoral votes to win the presidency.
“I absolutely thought we were going to win,” the actor said of Harris’ team.
He then went on to say that he will now end the political conversations saying, “You can never underestimate how…racist and sexist this country is.”
West Wing star Bradley Whitford, known for his role as Deputy Chief of Staff Joshua Lyman in the political drama, unleashed a verbal attack on the United States following former President Donald Trump’s historic victory.
Whitford also had some choice words for the 78-year-old president-elect.
“I find it completely baffling the cult that has formed around a narcissist like this, the worst person in show business,” the actor told The Independent on Wednesday outside the White House.
“And that’s a tough category.”
But he suggested that the vice president’s defeat, which came on the same night the GOP regained control of the Senate and likely retained its majority in the House, meant Democrats had to come together and “fight” for their values.
“Desperation is a luxury our children cannot afford, and action is the antidote to despair, and we will continue the fight to keep this country living up to its spectacular and unfulfilled aspiration,” the actor told the outlet.
“What they want you to feel is cynicism and despair, and despair is a luxury the future cannot afford.”
His comments came as Harris officially conceded the election to Trump.
The 65-year-old award-winning actor suggested that Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss fell apart, at least partially, because we live in a “racist and sexist” country.
The emotional vice president admitted that “this is not what we wanted” as she took the stage at Howard University, nearly 12 hours after the race was officially called for the former president.
Harris, however, also promised to help with the peaceful transfer of power, even as she said she would continue the battle after Trump’s dominant victory.
“While I recognize this election, I do not recognize the fight that fueled this campaign,” he said.
His voice shook at times as he addressed a massive crowd of supporters at his alma mater.
‘My heart is full today. Full of gratitude for the trust you have placed in me. Full of love for our country and full of determination,’ she said in her first appearance since voters rejected her vision of America.
A devastated Kamala Harris told her dozens of tearful fans to keep fighting on Wednesday as she admitted election defeat to Donald Trump in Washington DC.
“The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, what we fought for, or what we voted for, but hear me when I say, hear me when I say, the light of America’s promise will always shine,” he said. .
Harris thanked President Joe Biden, his family, his staff and his supporters. He also expressed pride in his campaign.
‘Look, I’m very proud of the race we ran. And the way we execute it,” he said.
‘I now know that people are feeling and experiencing a variety of emotions right now. I understand. But we must accept the results of these elections,” he said.
He went on to tell his followers that he had spoken to Trump and congratulated him on his victory.
“I also told him that we will help him and his team with his transition and that we will participate in a peaceful transfer of power.” He said he would respect the results.
Still, the mood remained stern at his concession speech, and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff was seen fighting back tears.
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff was seen wiping away a tear as his wife spoke.
The 60-year-old was seen being hugged by his daughter Ella as his wife said: “To my beloved Doug and our family, I love you so much.”
Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, also patted her heart and appeared to hold back tears as the current vice president thanked him and his family.
Emhoff proceeded to pat Walz on the back as the crowd gathered at his alma mater, Howard University in Washington, D.C., cheered.