Ben Stiller mocked after revealing why he's voting for Kamala Harris for 2024 presidential election
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Ben Stiller has publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's presidential nominee for the 2024 race.
The actor praised Harris for bringing "change" to the party, reported AOL.
Ben Stiller's endorsement of Kamala Harris
Actor Ben Stiller says he’s voting for Vice President @KamalaHarris because it’s time for ‘change’ #election #BenStiller #celebrities pic.twitter.com/7xGsvkd95E
— Nicholas A Ballasy (@NicholasBallasy) August 28, 2024
In a video interview posted by journalist Nicholas A Ballasy on Wednesday, August 28, Ben Stiller said, "Just very excited about moving forward and all the energy and excitement that's around this movement right now."
"That's why I'm here, because it's time for change and it seems like it's happening," he added.
When Stiller was asked if Kamala Harris was capable of keeping up her momentum after the Democratic National Convention (DNC) which was held from August 19 to 22, the actor responded, "For sure."
He noted that the election is "going to be close but everyone's motivated to work and make it happen."
"And she and Tim Walz are just incredible candidates," the actor added.
Hollywood rallies behind Kamala Harris
Ben Stiller is among a growing group of Hollywood celebrities, including George Clooney, who have thrown their support behind Kamala Harris as President Joe Biden's successor.
George Clooney has been vocal about his belief in Harris, previously urging Biden to withdraw his candidacy from the 2024 election race in the July op-ed in The New York Times and later endorsing Harris' presidential bid.
In a statement to CNN's Jake Tapper, Clooney said, "President Biden has shown what true leadership is. He’s saving democracy once again. We’re all so excited to do whatever we can to support Vice President Harris in her historic quest."
Internet mocks Ben Stiller explaining why he's voting for Kamala Harris
As Ben Stiller revealed that he is voting for Harris because "it's time for change," netizens slammed the actor.
One user on X wrote, "Change?! They are in power and have been for 4 years. I don’t get it," and another tweeted, "Change by sticking with the current failed administration? Wild."
Change?! They are in power and have been for 4 years. I don’t get it.
— Patrick Henry (@patrickhenryone) August 29, 2024
Change by sticking with the current failed administration? Wild.
— Stephen the Martyr (@StM_1979) August 28, 2024
"That will go down as the best JOKE in Ben Stiller's Career," a netizen opined, while someone remarked, "Someone want to remind him that she’s been in office for 3.5 years?"
That will go down as the best JOKE in Ben Stiller's Career,.. 😂
— GH17TAFKAG (@GH17TAFKAG) August 29, 2024
Someone want to remind him that she’s been in office for 3.5 years?
— Rahul Sood 🏴☠️ (@rahulsood) August 28, 2024
"Well he really is a good actor," an individual commented, and another penned, "Nobody tell Ben Stiller she’s currently the Vice President."
Nobody tell Ben Stiller she’s currently the Vice President.
— Colin (@colin_gladman) August 29, 2024
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