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Soap veteran Eric Braeden gives bold opinion on Donald Trump | Here’s how fans reacted!
Eric Braden, like we always know, speaks his mind out and loud, and we love him for that. Recently, he took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to rant about the current political situation, and you need to see it. If we look at Victor Newman from Young and the Restless, and the legend portraying it, Eric Braeden, they are a lot similar but in the best way possible. Both are strong and fearless, no matter what.
Eric Braeden thinks Donald Trump is a “clown”
Braeden isn’t shy when it comes to sharing his thoughts and we have seen it for years. Just like his on-screen alter ego, he’s not one to mince words. Braeden’s social media is a rollercoaster of opinions, experiences, and political takes. And let’s just say, he’s not exactly a card-carrying member of the Trump fan club.
In an interview with The Daily Beast’s Tim Teeman back in 2017, Braeden didn’t hold back, calling out Trump’s ideas as something out of a fascist playbook. According to him, simplifying complex problems is just the essence of fascism – and he wasn’t having it. The actor took a swing at Trump’s economic game plan too, calling it nothing more than a fancy way of saying “rich folks get richer.” On X, he even described Trump as “insensitive” and “ignorant,” specifically in relation to the politician’s remarks about former President George H. W. Bush.
Trump’s remark about Bush 41 is outrageously insensitive and ignorant! ’41 accomplished more in his lifetime than that BS ARTIST candreamof!
— Eric Braeden (@EBraeden) September 26, 2016
Over with the “Make America Great Again” slogan, well, Braeden’s not having it either. According to him, America is already great. “This clown says he is going to make America great again. America is great. I’m an immigrant. I know. It has its faults, but who doesn’t? It’s always trying to renew itself. Look at what comes out of California. It’s one of the most productive states in the world,” he said.
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But it’s not just about dissing Trump; Braeden is Team Obama and Team Clinton all the way. He didn’t hold back in the same interview, calling the Obamas “two of the most scandal-free, decent, intelligent people ever to occupy the White House.” And he didn’t stop there; he even threw some shade at Trump supporters for “vilifying” the Obamas.
When Trump held up that Bible in 2020, Braeden took to his X handle to deliver a punchline: “Trump with a BIBLE?? Give me a break!!! Talk about UTTER HYPOCRISY!!!” Yes, Braeden just said that in all caps. He’s not just calling out the Bible stunt; he’s been on Trump’s case about the Muslim ban, pointing out the selective inclusion of Saudi Arabians because of, you know, the deals.
Trump with a BIBLE?? Give me a break!!! Talk about UTTER HYPOCRISY!!!
— Eric Braeden (@EBraeden) June 1, 2020
Eric compares Donald Trump to his onscreen alter ego, Victor Newman
Like his rants weren’t enough, he even put a little Y&R context in it. Yup, he drew a comparison between Victor Newman and Trump and said that he sees a bit of Victor in Trump. Both wielding power, both maybe abusing it a bit. ”I can imagine Donald Trump firing up the Trump jet, just like Victor would, to take his date to Paris,” he said.
Braeden leans liberal, and he’s not shy about it. His childhood memories of WWII Germany have him seeing through the misuse of power, and he’s got a presidential wish list that includes boosting social security, Medicare, and Medicaid, and pumping cash into infrastructure rather than rich pockets.
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Sure, not all his fans might be on board with his political playlist, but they respect him for keeping it real. Recently, he even called out some TV personalities for being double faced. He wrote, “All these types who used to call Trump all kinds of pejorative things and were mostly right about it, are now falling in line!!! TED CRUZ, RUBIO, LINDSAY GRAHAM, etc! And these types are making decisions for all of us? Talk about a party of utter hypocrites!!” He’s also got a bone to pick with media mogul Rupert Murdoch, accusing him of paving the way for Trump to become president.
All these types who used to call Trump all kinds of pejorative things and were mostly right about it, are now falling in line !!! TED CRUZ, RUBIO, LINDSAY GRAHAM, etc! And these types are making decisions for all of us? Talk about a party of utter hypocrites!!
Of all the…— Eric Braeden (@EBraeden) January 17, 2024
Amidst outpouring his opinions on Trump, Braeden also vocalized his support for Ukraine. “We need to support UKRAINE asap!! If we abandon Ukraine, Russia will be encouraged to start invading neighboring countries. And THAT means EUROPE AND AMERICA will become involved in a devastating war against RUSSIA! And THAT I don’t wish on anyone!!” he wrote on X.
We need to support UKRAINE asap!!
If we abandon Ukraine, Russia will be encouraged to start invading neighboring countries. And THAT means EUROPE AND AMERICA will become involved in a devastating war against RUSSIA! And THAT I don’t wish on anyone!!— Eric Braeden (@EBraeden) January 17, 2024
So, we’ve been there to see all of Braeden’s thoughts, and since we wanted to see your opinion on Trump as well, we took to our community post to find out if you also think that Trump is a clown. And from the looks of it, most of you agree with Braeden on this. One of you wrote, “on point,” while another said, “I concur!! So, what are your thoughts on Braeden being vocal about his political views? Let us know in the comments below.