Actor and activist Mark Ruffalo has launched a scathing critique of U.S. President Donald Trump and wealthy elites, arguing that billionaires—not immigrants—pose the greater threat to American society.
In a video shared to social media and in a statement posted on Instagram, Ruffalo said that immigrants "add to our economy by the billions" and are unfairly demonised, while billionaires are “stealing you blind.” The Oscar nominee and Marvel actor accused the ultra-wealthy of manipulating power and fostering economic desperation, stating, “It’s time to take our country back from extreme wealth that has its hands all over the power of the nation.”
Ruffalo, who has long been vocal on political and social issues, particularly immigration policy, participated in the recent No Kings protest opposing Trump-era deportation practices. He condemned ongoing ICE raids and criticised the mindset of Americans who blame immigrants for societal problems. “You want to get rid of the people who are picking your food… but not question those who dull your minds with lies and disinformation,” Ruffalo wrote.
He also criticised Trump directly, referring to him as a “grifter” and accusing his family of profiting through dubious ventures, including cryptocurrency schemes. “You are worried about the poorest of the poor ruining your life?” Ruffalo asked, “while the billionaire up top is stealing you blind.”
Ruffalo expanded his criticism to include tech billionaires, saying they were enriching themselves with taxpayer money while ignoring urgent social issues like famine, disease, and political persecution.
Outside activism, Ruffalo continues to take on major roles in Hollywood. He stars in Bong Joon Ho’s upcoming sci-fi film Mickey 17 and will lead the new HBO series Task, a police drama from Mare of Easttown creator Brad Ingelsby, set to premiere in September.
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