In the aftermath of President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the reactions from Hollywood’s liberal elite have once again laid bare their disconnect from the everyday realities of most Americans. Actress Eva Longoria, a longtime critic of Trump, has decided to flee the U.S., a move that many might see as emblematic of the privilege and detachment that defines much of Hollywood’s political activism.
“The shocking part is not that he won,” Longoria said to Marie Claire just two days after the election was called for Trump. “It’s that a convicted criminal who spews so much hate could hold the highest office.” Yet for the millions of Americans who cast their votes for Trump, his victory reflects a rejection of the elitism and out-of-touch policies that celebrities like Longoria champion.
Longoria, who spent the summer campaigning vigorously for Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, revealed her profound disappointment with the results. “If he keeps his promises, it’s going to be a scary place,” she warned, speaking from one of her homes in Europe. For Longoria, the election outcome is less about political differences and more an indictment of the nation’s moral fiber.