Former President Donald Trump recently voiced disappointment over Julia Roberts’ advertisement supporting Kamala Harris, which encourages women to vote privately. With the election nearing, Trump’s reaction has sparked debate about voter privacy and the ad’s messaging on relationships.
So, what exactly did Trump say, and why is it drawing attention? Let’s explore his comments and their broader impact.
Donald Trump comments on Julia Roberts’ ad for Kamala Harris
In a recent Fox & Friends appearance, former President Donald Trump expressed disappointment in Julia Roberts for narrating an ad.
The said ad encourages women to vote for Kamala Harris without telling their husbands (via Deadline). Trump remarked, “I’m so disappointed at Julia Roberts because I love — she’s going to look back at that and cringe that, did I really say that?” He questioned the idea of secrecy in marriages, saying, “It doesn’t say much for her relationship, but I’m sure she has a great relationship.”
The advertisement, created by Vote Common Good, a progressive evangelical group, features Roberts reminding women that their vote is private. She says, “In the one place in America where women still have a right to choose, you can vote any way you want, and no one will ever know.” In the video, two women exchange a knowing glance as they vote for Harris, reinforcing the message of confidentiality.
Donald Trump criticized the ad’s portrayal, calling it “a ridiculous ad” and “so stupid.” Additionally, he expressed disbelief at a wife hiding her vote, saying, “Even if you have a horrible — if you had a bad relationship, you’re going to tell your husband.” Trump’s comments reflect discomfort with the ad’s suggestion that women might keep their vote private from their partners.
The ad comes as Kamala Harris intensifies her campaign, particularly targeting undecided female voters amid a pronounced gender gap in polling. Her team hopes that issues surrounding women’s rights, especially the overturning of Roe v. Wade, may motivate women to vote in her favor.
With the election drawing closer, both campaigns have aimed their messaging at the influential bloc of women voters, further underscoring gender dynamics in this political race.
