Celebrity Reactions To Donald Trump, Kamala Harris Debate

Celebrity Reactions To Donald Trump, Kamala Harris Debate

The debate took place live in Philadelphia and was broadcast across the nation, meaning that millions of people watched as several awkward and ridiculous moments unfolded throughout the night.

Lots of celebrities have since shared their thoughts, so here’s a breakdown of reactions.

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Kerry shared a photo of herself wearing a top that said “Madam President,” which she captioned, “Post #debate assessment #HarrisWalz2024.” Straight to the point.

Twitter: @kerrywashington

Sharing a now-viral photo of Harris looking very confused at Trump’s comments, Lizzo wrote, “Same…”

Flavor Flav poked fun at Trump’s baseless claim that immigrants are eating pets, tweeting, “Pet Shop Boys better stay inside and lock the doors. You too Snoop Dogg. And Pitbull.”

Pet Shop Boys better stay inside and lock the doors. You too Snoop Dogg. And Pitbull.

— FLAVOR FLAV (@FlavorFlav) September 11, 2024

Twitter: @FlavorFlav

Actor Bette Midler — who has long criticized Trump — shared a string of tweets expressing her dismay at his statements. She ultimately wrote of Harris, “She won. Case closed. Bravo.”

Twitter: @BetteMidler

Ariana Grande’s brother, Frankie, tweeted, “Kamala Harris just destroyed that ancient disgrace of a former president. She is EVERYTHING I’ve always dreamed a president could be. He is literally everyone’s worst nightmare. And he’s losing his mind… #Debate2024.”

Kamala Harris just destroyed that ancient disgrace of a former president. She is EVERYTHING I’ve always dreamed a president could be. He is literally everyone’s worst nightmare. And he’s losing his mind… #Debate2024 pic.twitter.com/WjEcXYUOY7

— Frankie James Grande (@FrankieJGrande) September 11, 2024

Twitter: @FrankieJGrande

Mark shared a longer post about his thoughts on the debate. He wrote, “Honestly, I was anxious about this debate but what is clear is that Kamala not only has a vision for the future and lifting America up but she is just so much even-tempered and so much smarter than Trump. She crushed him.”

Honestly, I was anxious about this debate but what is clear is that Kamala not only has a vision for the future and lifting America up but she is just so much even-tempered and so much smarter that Trump. She crushed him. #Debate2024

— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) September 11, 2024

Twitter: @MarkRuffalo

Jimmy Kimmel posted an Inside Out-inspired meme that represented Trump and Harris, quipping, “Anyone else watching on Disney Plus?”

Star Wars actor Mark Hamill poked fun at some of Trump’s bizarre statements. He tweeted, “Him: We are a failing, 3rd-World nation! We’re headed for WWIII! They’re killing babies after they’re born! Haitian migrants are eating your pets! Couldn’t think of anything he’d do differently on Jan 6th!”

Him: We are a failing, 3rd-World nation!
We’re headed for WWIII!
They’re killing babies after they’re born!
Haitian migrants are eating your pets!
Couldn’t think of anything he’d do differently on Jan 6th!#AngryDefensiveandWeird 🤬🤪
Her: Presidential 🇺🇸#WeAreNOTGoingBack

— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) September 11, 2024

Twitter: @MarkHamill

Abbott Elementary star Sheryl Lee Ralph shared many tweets criticizing Trump, one of which read, “This man is weak, stupid and delusional!!”

Actor Rob Reiner tweeted, “Tonight we saw the next President of the United States, and her name is Kamala Harris.”

Tonight we saw the next President of the United States, and her name is Kamala Harris.

— Rob Reiner (@robreiner) September 11, 2024

Twitter: @robreiner

Former US President Barack Obama, who has continually voiced his support for Harris, posted, “Tonight, we saw firsthand who has the vision and strength to move this country forward instead of dividing us. @KamalaHarris will be a president for all Americans.”

Twitter: @BarackObama

Similarly, former First Lady Michelle Obama wrote,: “After tonight’s debate there should be no doubt – no room for discussion – @KamalaHarris is the only candidate in this race who is ready to be President. I am once again urging everyone to roll up their sleeves and DO SOMETHING – phone bank, knock on doors, talk to any and everyone you know and urge them to vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.”

After tonight’s debate there should be no doubt – no room for discussion – @KamalaHarris is the only candidate in this race who is ready to be President.

I am once again urging everyone to roll up their sleeves and DO SOMETHING – phone bank, knock on doors, talk to any and… pic.twitter.com/wEm07dVYkR

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) September 11, 2024

Twitter: @MichelleObama

Finally, in arguably the biggest celebrity reaction, Taylor endorsed Harris on Instagram after the debate. She wrote, “Like many of you, I watched the debate tonight. If you haven’t already, now is a great time to do your research on the issues at hand and the stances these candidates take on the topics that matter to you the most. […] I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election.”

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