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Richard Gere Rips 'Bully' Trump And Rise Of Authoritarianism In Powerful Awards Speech

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The actor slammed President Trump as "a bully and a thug" while accepting his lifetime achievement award at the Goya Awards in Spain.

Actor Richard Gere slammed President Donald Trump as a "bully and a thug" while accepting a lifetime achievement honor at Spain’s Goya Awards this weekend.

On stage at the Palacio de Congresos de Granada, alongside Antonio Banderas, who presented him with the award, Gere paused his discussion on the craft of acting to voice his concerns about changes he has observed in a world becoming increasingly characterized by authoritarian movements.


He said:

“We’re all part of a universe of overlapping pain and sadness and joy and expectations and dreams and hopes and visions."
"And I see this world that we’re in now forgetting that, and this kind of very foolish tribalism is starting to take us over, where we think we’re all separate from each other, and we have unfortunately elected officials that don’t inspire us in the way we want to be inspired.”
“[I see] this very foolish tribalism is starting to take over, where we think we’re all separate from each other. We have, unfortunately, elected officials that don’t inspire us in the way we want to be inspired. We are in a very dark place in America where we have a bully and a thug who is the president of the United States."
"America is experiencing a dark time, and the time has come for people to stand up. We must be vigilant about this dark marriage of money and power. It is irresponsible and corrosive that there are millionaires in charge of the United States, [it’s] a danger to the whole planet.”
"The millionaire clowns surrounding Trump are immature and narcissistic, a deadly mix."

After allowing the audience to applaud, he added:

"It’s not just in the U.S. It’s everywhere. Authoritarianism takes us all over."
"We have to be vigilant, we have to be alert. We have to be energetic. We have to be brave. We have to be courageous."
"And everyone who’s watching this ― in the Spanish-speaking world and elsewhere ― we have to be willing to stand up, tell the truth, be honest. And there’s a place in all of our lives for basic kindness, for basic love and understanding.”

You can hear what he said in the video below.

Richard Gere, "We have a bully and a thug who is President of the United States"

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— Farrukh (@implausibleblog.bsky.social) February 9, 2025 at 9:29 AM


Many applauded Gere's remarks.


As strong as any politician's speech in recent days.

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— David Nice (@davidnice.bsky.social) February 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM


Well said, Mr. Gere. Thank you for the truth.
— dawgstar.bsky.social (@dawgstar.bsky.social) February 10, 2025 at 9:10 AM


That really is the truth....USA has the worlds 1st global gangster,with an ego bigger than a container ship, is a narcissist suffering from dimentia,is deluded and thinks he can take what he wants,from anyone he targets without resistance,well hang on to your hats..worse is to come
— Weatherman52 (@weatherman52.bsky.social) February 9, 2025 at 2:48 PM


Well said Richard Gere-speak up for Truth and Democracy!!! His assessment of the imposter in the White House is 🎯🎯🎯.
— Jakki B 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🇺🇦🇧🇷🇪🇺🌈 (@jakkb77.bsky.social) February 9, 2025 at 3:25 PM



This has moved me to tears. The world feels so alien right now - we so desperately need to hear these positive voices. All people, but especially those with influence, must not be afraid to speak truth to power.
— Stephsimone (@stephsimone.bsky.social) February 9, 2025 at 10:36 AM


Richard Gere showing he has a full set in working order.
— Iago Grimaldo (@archvillain.bsky.social) February 9, 2025 at 12:10 PM

Gere had earlier met with the press, telling reporters that where Trump is concerned, "these clowns dressed as presidents appear immature and narcissistic."

Spot on.

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