Acclaimed actor Robert Davi has likened President-elect Donald Trump’s hard-fought victory over Vice President Kamala Harris to a real-life “Rocky” film, in a stunning turn of events.
Davi: Media’s “Absolute Disconnect” With Trump Supporters
Davi, known for his roles in iconic films like “Die Hard,” “The Goonies,” and “Licence to Kill,” spoke to Fox News host Brian Kilmeade about the election results and the media’s portrayal of Trump and his supporters.
“What changes after their futile effort?” Kilmeade questioned Davi, alluding to the numerous celebrities who had publicly supported Harris. Davi responded bluntly, asserting that there appears to be an “absolute disconnect” between Hollywood and the majority of Americans who voted for Trump.
“Even when the proof is shown to them, I can tell you this: prior to the election, I was getting a lot of messages from friends of mine in the Hollywood community saying, you know, ‘Fascist, how can you vote for this fascist?’ Davi spoke about this, that, and everything else.
Davi: Media has “lied to us” about Trump since 2015.
The veteran actor argued that the media is largely to blame for the polarized perceptions of Trump and his supporters. “You can’t change that culture because the media—as you know better than anyone and many of the people out there—has lied to us about Donald Trump since the inception of 2015 when he first stepped into the ring, and that has stuck for some reason,” Davi stated.
Emotional Night at Mar-a-Lago Compared to “Rocky”
Davi described the atmosphere at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate on election night as emotional and reminiscent of the iconic “Rocky” film. “I was at Mar-a-Lago that evening—Tuesday evening—and it was emotional. Brian. It brought back memories of my first viewing of the ‘Rocky’ film in the 1970s.
The experience was filled with ups and downs, anticipation and elation, followed by a feeling of relief and tears—not just you, but everyone else too. The atmosphere was filled with the applause and cheers of intelligent and successful people.
Davi Calls for “Calumnia Clause” to Hold Media Accountable
Davi suggested that we might need a law akin to the ancient Roman “calumnia clause” to hold the media accountable for their false reporting on Trump. “I don’t understand why we can’t have a thing like the calumnia clause back in, from Ancient Rome,” he said, arguing that when a network deliberately lies about Donald Trump breaking a law, it would then be forced to endure the penalty instead.
Davi: “Historic Moment” for America
As Davi signed off, he praised the American people for “waking up” and supporting Trump, calling it the “most historic moment” of his lifetime. “I am deeply grateful to the American people for embracing Donald Trump and his team.” This was truly historic, Brian; as we all know, it was the most significant moment of my life.
Kilmeade agreed, noting that many Americans deliberately ignored media narratives and supported Trump, hailing from a wide range of regions and identities. The unexpected victory of Donald Trump over the celebrity-backed Harris has undoubtedly shaken the entertainment industry, with Davi’s emotional account serving as a testament to the profound impact of this historic election.
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