Chance the Rapper, Josh Groban + More Stars React to Trump’s State of the Union
If President Donald Trump‘s very first State of the Union address Tuesday night (January 30) felt like the song that wouldn’t end, the notion wasn’t too far off — it was one of the longest in history, according to USA Today. Thankfully, though, the extensive GOP cheers, requisite applause breaks and meme-worthy moments offered plenty of time for celebs to react to the annual oration on Twitter.
A mix of Hollywood stars, public-facing politicians and internet personalities reacted to Trump’s message, which centered on continued efforts to curb immigration and ratchet up the United States’ nuclear capabilities, on Twitter. Some, like Elizabeth Warren, earnestly called for continued resistance, while others like Chance the Rapper, simply expressed their total disinterest in Trump’s words, and the seeming obsequiousness of the GOP.
And then, there were stars like Elizabeth Banks, who gave listening to Trump’s sentiments a sincere try, but eventually had to call it quits.
“I tried. I listened but the amount of BS and stunts and questions raised that will never be answered made me throw my remote and now I am listening to Tom Petty and am a better American for it,” she noted on Twitter.
Look at the best, worst and most blehhhhh reactions to Donald Trump’s State of the Union address below.
I went to the #SOTU. I wanted it burned into my eyes. If there’s ever a moment when I’m too tired to keep fighting, I just have to close my eyes & see @realDonaldTrump , @mike_pence & @pryan applauding themselves for punching working families in the gut, & I'm back in this fight.
— Elizabeth Warren (@elizabethforma) January 31, 2018
My vision for America is one in which everyone is welcomed, regardless of religion, race, or country of origin. It’s people who make America great, not bigoted policies. #StateOfTheDream
— ashley judd (@AshleyJudd) January 31, 2018
Can't even watch this vile, deceitful fraud and his bizarre cult of self-interested sycophants. #SOTU #Click
— Jeffrey Wright (@jfreewright) January 31, 2018
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) January 31, 2018
I was told darkness could not exist in the light. But here it is, for everyone to not see.#SOTU
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) January 31, 2018
Is it Over?
— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) January 31, 2018
PS not all immigrants are in murderous gangs, one did my hair color today – I don’t really need to say this, right? #SOTU
— Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) January 31, 2018
There is no war on American energy. America should lead on clean energy! Smart leaders are tapping into this unprecedented opportunity. Doesn’t @RealDonaldTrump know that US solar jobs are growing 17X the average job growth? #SOTU
— Al Gore (@algore) January 31, 2018
This is the longest SNL cold open ever. #SOTU
— Randy Rainbow (@RandyRainbow) January 31, 2018
Here's my fun tweet about the #SOTU: the President is a lying, incompetent, racist, misogynistic sack of shit. Please register to VOTE in the Midterms on Nov 6th: https://t.co/hgzVrS1E2z
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) January 31, 2018
Important: https://t.co/lEfzghjI7G
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) January 31, 2018
For once, you chose wisely! The speech ends. You are free. #SOTU #ChooseYourOwnAdventure
— Full Frontal (@FullFrontalSamB) January 31, 2018
This 2 hour live broadcast of the new Purge film on all of network TV is very bold.
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) January 31, 2018
#ResistanceMovement pic.twitter.com/F70GDUDjHA
— ROSIE (@Rosie) January 31, 2018
Me during the #StateOfTheUnion. pic.twitter.com/bDyaDnmBF1
— Perez (@ThePerezHilton) January 31, 2018
#ImNotWatching #YouLie #ThisIsNotUs
— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) January 31, 2018
Here, I'm gonna fact check this speech: whatever he just said was bullshit. Boom. Solid reporting. #SOTU
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) January 31, 2018
RT if you're not watching #SOTU
— Chance The Rapper (@ChanceFrom79th) January 31, 2018
We stand with working people, not Wall Street. We need an infrastructure plan to create millions of jobs, not corporate wealth. #TrumpSellsOut #SOTU
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) January 31, 2018
I don’t care if it’s bipartisan tradition, all these standing ovations (except for those honored) are dumb.
— josh groban (@joshgroban) January 31, 2018
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