Renowned actor and comedian Michael Rapaport, known for his staunch leftist views and vocal criticism of former President Donald Trump, has recently expressed a surprising shift in his political stance.
In a video released on an unspecified date, Rapaport disclosed his contemplation of supporting Trump over President Joe Biden, in light of the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas.
In a passionate monologue, Rapaport stated, "If it comes down to pig dick Donald Trump and smokin' Joe Biden, I'm sorryI am sorry voting for pig dick Donald Trump is on the table. I'm sorry. I'm f*ckin sorry. I'll still call him slob dick Donald Trump, and pig dick Donald Trump, and all that. But we've got to get this whole f*ckin situation under control."
Rapaport's anti-Trump sentiments were well-documented during the last two presidential elections, making his recent revelation all the more striking. His change of heart comes amidst the intensifying Middle East conflict following the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Rapaport expressed skepticism about Biden's ability to navigate the US safely through the looming crisis.
In a subsequent video on Friday morning, Rapaport criticized young Americans who have been expressing admiration for Osama bin Laden's 2002 "Letter to America," published in The Guardian. He lambasted their naivety, saying, "I see on TikTok on social media a lot of little blow jobs are saying 'I just read Osama bin Laden's 'Letter to America' and I'm having an existential crisis, um, it was so well put together, it blew my mind.'"
He challenged these individuals to read bin Laden's letter to the families of the victims of the 9/11 attacks, particularly to the firefighters and police officers in New York City. He further expressed his disgust at the recent trend of tearing down posters of more than 200 individuals, including children, who were kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 and are still being held hostage. He likened these posters to those displayed in New York City after the 9/11 attacks, when families sought information about their missing relatives.
"Y'know I said the other day, I said people would never tear down posters of the missing people after 9/11. I was wrong! I was so wrong," he admitted. "But take Osama bin Laden's letter and read it to those people. I dare you."
Rapaport's unexpected political pivot and his strong words against the glorification of bin Laden's letter underscore the complexity of the current political climate and the ongoing Middle East conflict. His comments serve as a stark reminder of the lasting impact of past tragedies and the importance of understanding historical context in contemporary discourse.
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