Overview
- Speaking at FIL Guadalajara in a keynote titled “Compasión en acción,” Gere said he feels “deeply ashamed” of President Donald Trump and framed that sentiment as a civic challenge.
- He also labeled Viktor Orbán, Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu as “bad players” with enormous power who are on the wrong side of history.
- Gere praised President Claudia Sheinbaum as “incredible” for how she deals with Trump and urged elevating more women to leadership for their compassion and wisdom.
- Mexico’s environment secretary Alicia Bárcena joined him on stage as the discussion emphasized compassion, inclusive leadership and environmental stewardship.
- He pointed to ongoing conservation work in Jalisco and announced a forthcoming documentary screening at the University of Guadalajara’s Cineteca.