🎥 Key Takeaways
- Who? Terrence Howard, an Oscar-nominated actor (known for Hustle & Flow), publicly supported Donald Trump.
- What Happened? Howard withdrew his support after Trump followed through on plans for mass deportations (removing large numbers of immigrants from the U.S.).
- Why? Howard felt deportations harmed families, calling it a moral line: “You can’t do that to somebody’s family.”
🗣️ The Story, Simplified
Howard revealed his past support for Trump during a chat on Bill Maher’s podcast, Club Random. Here’s the breakdown:
- Initial Support:
- Howard said he was “all in [Trump’s] corner” during Trump’s presidency.
- Like many supporters, he may have agreed with Trump’s promises on the economy or other policies.
- The Breaking Point:
- When Trump began mass deportations (sending undocumented immigrants out of the country in large numbers), Howard felt it was unjust.
- His quote: “That hit me. Bring them home.”
- Why Families Mattered:
- Howard emphasized that splitting up families through deportations felt morally wrong to him.