Actor Richard Gere used his acceptance speech for the International Goya Award at the 39th Goya Awards in Spain to denounce President Donald Trump as a 'bully' and 'thug', lamenting the current state of the United States and warning of the rise of authoritarianism globally.
Actor Richard Gere delivered a scathing critique of President Donald Trump during the prestigious Goya Awards ceremony in Spain on Saturday. Gere, who received the International Goya Award for his contributions to filmmaking and social activism, used the platform to denounce Trump as a “bully” and a “thug,” lamenting the current state of the United States as a “very dark place.” His concerns extended beyond American borders, warning that authoritarianism is on the rise “everywhere.
” Gere, who celebrated his 75th birthday earlier this year, stated, “We’re in a very dark place in America, where we have a bully, a thug, who’s the president of the United States. But it’s not just in the US, it’s everywhere.” The Philadelphia-born actor, known for his roles in films like 'Pretty Woman' and 'Chicago,' also expressed alarm about the growing influence of wealth in politics, characterizing it as a “dark marriage” of power and money “like we’ve never seen before.” He specifically targeted “irresponsible and perhaps dangerously corrosive billionaires” who he believes are controlling America and posing a threat to the entire world. He urged the audience to recognize the danger posed by this concentration of wealth and power.Gere’s outspoken remarks came during a ceremony where he was honored by Spanish actor Antonio Banderas for his “extraordinary contribution to the art of filmmaking” and his commitment to various social causes, including the plight of refugees and the homeless. The 39th Goya Awards, held at the Granada Conference and Exhibition Center, celebrated the best of Spanish cinema. Gere’s passionate speech, however, overshadowed the awards, becoming a focal point of discussion and sparking debate about the role of celebrities in addressing political issues
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