Bradley Whitford Urges Jeff Bezos to Publicly Oppose Trump Policies
The actor draws parallels between 'The Handmaid’s Tale' and U.S. political developments, calling for corporate leaders to address civil rights concerns.
- Bradley Whitford, actor in 'The Handmaid’s Tale,' has publicly criticized corporate leaders, including Jeff Bezos, for remaining silent on rights erosion under the Trump administration.
- Whitford expressed fears that the U.S. is moving toward a dystopian reality resembling Gilead, the fictional society from Margaret Atwood’s novel.
- He accused former employers and cultural institutions of complicity by failing to take a stand during critical moments, such as the Trump inauguration.
- The actor highlighted misogyny and the increase in pregnant rape victims without abortion access as urgent issues requiring immediate action.
- Whitford emphasized the importance of individual and collective agency in resisting oppressive policies, urging prominent figures to 'speak the f*** up.'