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Alan Ritchson, known for his role in ‘Reacher,’ is making headlines for his strong criticism of Donald Trump and his supporters.
Ex-president
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In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the action star expressed his bewilderment at Christians who back the ex-president.
Christians
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“Christians today have become the most vitriolic tribe,” said Ritchson, who himself identifies as a follower of Jesus. “It is so antithetical to what Jesus was calling us to be and to do.”
Con man
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“Trump is a rapist and a con man,” he went on, “And yet the entire Christian church seems to be treat him like he’s their poster child and it’s unreal. I don’t understand it.”
Ritchson’s remarks
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Ritchson’s remarks went relatively unnoticed by conservatives until former Trump Cabinet member Sebastian Gorka brought up the interview on his radio program “America First” recently.
Political views
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During his five-minute-plus rant, Gorka told Ritchson to “shut your pie hole” when it comes to “political views” and “keep doing your play acting.”
Outrage
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Ritchson’s comments sparked outrage among many conservatives who pledged to boycott “Reacher,” a series centered around a tough former Army officer known for taking justice into his own hands.
Criticism
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Despite the vocal criticism from supporters of the MAGA movement, there were also numerous individuals who commended the actor for his candid expression of opinions.
Jack Reacher
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Adapted from Lee Child’s popular “Jack Reacher” novels, the show has proven to be a major hit for Amazon. In December, the second season of “Reacher” premiered at number two on Nielsen’s streaming charts, accumulating a total of 1.2 billion viewing minutes.
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