“The White Lotus” star Carrie Coon spoke candidly on “The View” in regards to the rifts created by Donald Trump’s presidency and the way tough it may be to bridge them.
Coon mentioned a scene from the hit HBO collection through which Leslie Bibb’s character, Kate, seems to indicate she voted for Trump — prompting shocked reactions from her longtime buddies, Coon’s Laurie and Michelle Monaghan’s Jaclyn.
When Coon was requested on “The View” if she believes it’s doable to have buddies who don’t share your political opinions, she stated, “I do.”
However when requested if that features buddies who voted for Trump, she admitted:
“I’ve relations who voted for Trump. I’m from Ohio. We needed to have these conversations. Not my fast household. I feel there was a time when it was doable to have conversations about it. However if you’re in an authoritarian slide, it turns into a closed system. The chief is the supply of data, that isn’t penetrable. So, if you’re within that round info system, then it’s very arduous, very arduous to speak about something as a result of there’s no foundation the truth is.”
Coon additionally expressed doubt that Trump supporters who’re truly being harmed by his insurance policies will activate him: “I feel narrative could be very highly effective, and it’s very simple to show them that they need to blame immigrants or trans individuals whereas billionaires are selecting their pocket.”
The actor was thanked for talking out, with the hosts noting that many individuals in her state of affairs keep away from political commentary out of worry of being ostracized.
Coon responded with 4 phrases. “I’m a mother first.”
Watch the complete interview right here:
