Morgan Freeman has openly condemned Donald Trump, labeling him a “convicted felon” in a recent interview, criticizing his leadership during his second term in office. The veteran actor raised serious concerns about how someone with felony convictions could hold the highest political office in the United States, drawing attention to Trump’s legal troubles and controversial actions.
Accusations of Felony Convictions and Questioning Trump’s Role
During the MS NOW interview, Freeman did not hesitate to express his disdain for Trump, accusing him of
“leading us down a s**t hole.”
He highlighted Trump’s 34 felony charges related to falsifying business records, including payments made to an adult film star. Although Trump received an unconditional discharge and is appealing the conviction, Freeman emphasized that he remains a felon unless those convictions are overturned.
Freeman questioned the legitimacy of Trump’s presidency given this background, stating:
“We have somebody sitting in the White House who’s leading us down a s**t hole. I can’t personally understand how a convicted felon, convicted, 34 felonies, counts of wrongdoing, gets to be president. How do you do that?”
—Morgan Freeman
He added,
“It just doesn’t make sense to me.”
Drawing Parallels Between Trump’s Policies and Historical Events
Freeman also compared Trump’s immigration policies to dark moments in history. When asked if recent events felt like a regression, he said he was
“constantly reminded of Germany in 1935.”
Referencing the Brownshirts, groups responsible for persecution and violence, Freeman described scenes of people being rounded up and sent away from Berlin.
He explained:
“What was happening there, the Brownshirts, those people that are marching through, particularly Berlin and rounding up people, putting them in boxcars, sending them off.”
—Morgan Freeman
Call to Action for Concerned Citizens
Freeman urged those worried about the direction of the United States to become politically engaged, especially young people. Emphasizing the power of voting, he advised:
“I don’t know what I would say to young people, other than, if you are at all aware of where we’re headed, where we are right now and where we’re headed, and if you don’t agree with it, there was one sure way to change the direction of our country: vote.”
—Morgan Freeman
Concerns Over Detention Centers and Immigrant Rights
Reports have surfaced regarding the conditions at immigration detention centers, particularly alarming is a reported measles outbreak at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas. Elora Mukherjee, director of Columbia Law School’s Immigrants’ Rights Clinic, expressed deep worries about the treatment of detained children and families.
She stated:
“Hundreds of children and families remain detained and at risk at Dilley. This is unconscionable.”
She continued,
“Detaining immigrant children in inhumane and degrading conditions is illegal, unconstitutional, and un-American.”
Implications and Urgency for Change
Morgan Freeman’s harsh critique of Donald Trump highlights the ongoing debates about leadership, legality, and morality in American politics. By comparing current policies to historical atrocities and pointing to legal convictions, Freeman’s remarks underscore a growing frustration among some of the country’s most prominent figures. His call to vote reflects a pressing need for citizens to engage in shaping the nation’s future, particularly as controversies surrounding immigration and legal accountability continue to ignite public discourse.
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