Paul Feig Claims Trump Fueled Backlash Against Female 'Ghostbusters'

Feig asserts that the 2016 reboot faced political vitriol, particularly from Trump supporters, turning the film into an unintended political statement.

Paul Feig directed the 2016 'Ghostbusters' reboot with an all-female cast including Kristen Wiig and Melissa McCarthy.
Feig did not intend for the film to be political but believes the 2016 presidential race and Trump's comments exacerbated backlash.
Donald Trump publicly criticized the film, comparing it to remaking 'Indiana Jones' without Harrison Ford.
Feig noticed that much of the online vitriol came from Trump supporters, which he feels politicized the movie.
Despite the controversy, the film grossed $229.1 million worldwide and received support from original 'Ghostbusters' stars like Dan Aykroyd.