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Kangana Ranaut congratulates Donald Trump after his victory, calling Hollywood celebs ‘clowns’ and blaming them for Kamala Harris’ defeat.
Kangana Ranaut congratulates Donald Trump on winning US Election 2024.
Actor Kangana Ranaut, known for her outspoken and often controversial takes, has now aimed her sharp commentary at Hollywood celebrities in the wake of Donald Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris in the 2024 US Presidential election. In a series of Instagram posts, Kangana not only congratulated Trump on his win but also took a swipe at Hollywood stars, whom she dubbed “clowns,” blaming them for Kamala’s loss.
In her Instagram story, Kangana wrote, “Do you know Kamala’s ratings went drastically down when these clowns endorsed her? People thought she was frivolous, flaky, and untrustworthy for hanging out with such people,” concluding her comment with a laughing emoji. According to Kangana, the endorsement of over 200 Hollywood celebrities for Kamala may have contributed to a public perception that worked against her in the election.
Throughout the campaign, while numerous Hollywood A-listers like Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Ariana Grande and George Clooney among others, supported Kamala Harris, only a select few came forward in support of Trump. Kangana’s post suggests that the Hollywood endorsement may have done more harm than good, painting Kamala in an unfavourable light.
Kangana went on to congratulate Trump directly, sharing a meme to celebrate his triumph. She also referenced the attempted assassination on Trump earlier this year, applauding his resilience. “If I were American, I would vote for the one who got shot, dodged it, got up, and continued his speech—Total killer,” she wrote.
While Kangana was vocal in her support, filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri expressed reservations about Trump’s win. Agnihotri remarked that, despite his right-wing leanings back in India, he couldn’t support Trump due to his views on issues like abortion and gun control.
As the Republican nominee, Trump secured over 270 electoral college votes, surpassing Kamala Harris and clinching his path back to the White House. With counting still underway in some states, Trump’s tally reached 277, confirming his victory and sparking mixed reactions across the globe.