Actor Jeff Daniels didn’t hold back during a recent appearance on MSNBC’s The Best People podcast, where he criticized supporters of former President Donald Trump for backing him into a second term.
Daniels said he hopes Trump voters are “losing tons of money” as a result of the administration’s economic policies, including tariffs that are driving up prices across the U.S.
“I hope you’re losing tons of money, those of you who thought this would be OK,” Daniels told host Nicolle Wallace. “My question is, what are you going to do about it?”
Wallace noted that Trump’s tariffs would likely impact his own voter base the hardest, a point Daniels echoed. The Emmy-winning actor referenced rising costs in everyday essentials like groceries and cars, saying these economic pressures could serve as a wake-up call. “Wait a minute, the grocery bill is what? $180 more? I can’t get that car unless I pay another $8,000,” he said.
Calling Trump a “snake oil salesman,” Daniels went on to express concern over the state of American values, saying the country has lost its sense of decency, civility, and respect for the rule of law. He also pointed out how internet bullying and verbal abuse have been normalized.
Daniels, who previously endorsed Kamala Harris, is currently starring in political drama Reykjavik, portraying Ronald Reagan opposite Jared Harris as Mikhail Gorbachev.
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