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Samuel L. Jackson Compares Trump To 'Rednecks' From His Childhood In Blunt Takedown
Actor Samuel L. Jackson shared his thoughts on former Republican President Donald Trump, drawing parallels between Trump and the racist encounters he faced as a child growing up in Tennessee.
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Jackson candidly discussed his experiences with racial prejudice, his involvement in civil rights movements and his perception of the Republican Party.
Recalling his childhood during the era of segregation, Jackson revealed he encountered racist individuals who made him feel unwelcome and hurled racial slurs at him. He equated these individuals to the image he sees in Trump and his MAGA minions, describing them as "the same rednecks" who tried to keep him in his "place."
Samuel L. Jackson talked to Rolling Stone about Marvel, his FBI threat, and racists like Trump.
"When I see Trump, I see the same rednecks I saw when I was growing up who called me 'n*****' and tried to keep me in my place."https://t.co/YFzI7nGZb0
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) June 20, 2023
Jackson said:
“When I see Trump, I see the same rednecks I saw when I was growing up … [who] tried to keep me in my place. That’s what the Republican Party is to me."
"They’re doing it to young people, gay people. They don’t care who you are. If you’re not them, you’re the enemy.”
Many concurred with the actor's assessment.
Trump couldn't care less about America!
— jimmy c. (@JiQed) June 21, 2023
Trump’s racist history was a huge red flag that was ignored because so many Americans are still carrying a torch for the malignant lure of white supremacy. https://t.co/HBXQKUsqys
— Frederick von Wiegen (@FrederickvonW) June 21, 2023
@SamuelLJackson #trump
Nailed it https://t.co/q3KphJjdHs
— HUSAM (@husamnimrat31) June 20, 2023
Nothing has changed - Trump is openly racist, homophobic, misogynistic and wouldn’t associate with anyone but the rich. Despite the lies he tells his cult https://t.co/hO2azoAVhi
— KelliMidlifeMom (@AnAdoptionCoach) June 20, 2023
I understand.
I agree with the assessment
Samuel L. Jackson says he sees in Trump the ‘same rednecks’ from his childhood" on SmartNews: https://t.co/ux2hBZSuCz
— Queen Weaver (@CLynn33028) June 21, 2023
Yep, the same racist I also encountered growing up as well.
Samuel L. Jackson says he sees in Trump the ‘same rednecks’ from his childhood https://t.co/MF8iNCg88U
— LOCK HIM UP FOR THE REST OF HIS TREASONOUS LIFE! (@e391615r) June 20, 2023
"When I see Trump, I see the same rednecks I saw when I was growing up who called me “n*****” and tried to keep me in my place. That’s what the Republican Party is to me." - Samuel L. Jackson
Me too, Samuel L. - me too. https://t.co/SKdSdUJtCY
— DeadEyed Desperately Lonely Emerald Mine Nepo Baby (@KellyLWilliams) June 20, 2023
Hey, it needed to be said. Who better to say it than Samuel Jackson.
Samuel L. Jackson Labels Donald Trump a Racist ‘Redneck’ https://t.co/2jLaUx0Qlm via @thedailybeast
— Tom Williams (@tommyboy0690) June 21, 2023
Jackson also spoke about his role as an usher at civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s funeral in 1968.
Reflecting on that time and subsequent events, Jackson noted that despite progress, the world still faces significant challenges.
He mentioned the 1968 Democratic Convention and the police brutality directed at young white demonstrators, emphasizing that those in power often oppose efforts to challenge the status quo.
Jackson said:
“The world seems to be in as hard a place as it’s always been."
"As a child of the ’60s, watching what happened at the 1968 Democratic Convention, and seeing the police beating those demonstrators—and those were young white kids—I learned there’s a certain kind of thing that the powers that be don’t want us doing."
“One of them is protesting what they think they want us to do."
Jackson also praised the diverse faces of the George Floyd protests, highlighting the importance of fighting against injustice and resisting the system's attempt to control and limit meaningful change.
The critically acclaimed actor said:
“So when George Floyd happened, it was great to see all the different faces of kids out there fighting the injustice and what the power was doing once again to keep you from having an open mind or keep you from creating change that is not the change they want made."
“That part has not changed. In my opinion, it’s kind of worse."
"They used to hide it. Now, they don’t hide it anymore!”
Jackson's criticism of Trump is well-documented, with previous remarks about the former president's impact on environmental issues. In 2019, he accused Trump of "ruining the planet" and urged individuals to speak up against such actions.
Jackson's commitment to raising awareness and his belief in the necessity of actively challenging systems of oppression underline his dedication to social justice causes.