Richard Gere Expresses Shame Over US Immigration Rhetoric During European Speech
Richard Gere is 'deeply ashamed' of US as he torches 'crazy' Trump during speech in Europe... despite fleeing to Spain
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Richard Gere, during a speech in Berlin, expressed his deep shame over the US government's immigration rhetoric, particularly under President Donald Trump. He criticized the dehumanizing language used towards migrants and reflected on his family's recent return to the US after living in Spain for a year.
- 01Richard Gere criticized the US government for referring to immigrants as 'aliens' during a speech at a migration initiative in Berlin.
- 02He expressed shame over the current state of US politics, particularly under President Donald Trump, whom he labeled a 'maniac'.
- 03Gere acknowledged his own responsibility for not doing enough to prevent Trump's election, calling it 'insane'.
- 04He emphasized the historical significance of migration and the shared humanity of all people, regardless of their status.
- 05Gere's family relocated to Spain after Trump's election but returned to the US in late 2024.
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In a recent speech in Berlin, Richard Gere expressed his profound shame regarding the US government's treatment of immigrants, particularly criticizing the rhetoric used by President Donald Trump. Speaking at the launch of a migration initiative by the Hertie School Centre for Fundamental Rights and The Gere Foundation, Gere lamented the term 'aliens' used to describe migrants, arguing that it dehumanizes individuals who are part of a shared human story of migration and adaptation. He reflected on his family's move to Spain following Trump's election, returning to the US in late 2024, and took responsibility for not doing more to prevent Trump's rise to power, calling it 'insane'. Gere described the current political climate as the 'darkest moment' he has experienced, urging vigilance against authoritarianism. His remarks resonate with a growing sentiment among celebrities who have chosen to leave the US for Europe amid political turmoil.
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Gere's comments reflect a broader critique of US immigration policy and political rhetoric, which could influence public opinion and activism regarding immigration issues.
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