Ellen Pompeo asks why ‘old White men’ are the only ones allowed to be felons in Trump’s America
MANHATTAN, NEW YORK: During a recent appearance on 'The View', Ellen Pompeo took aim at what she described as a troubling double standard in America, one that she believes benefits older White men, particularly in Donald Trump’s America.
The 'Grey’s Anatomy' star's candid commentary struck a powerful chord as she discussed her upcoming Hulu limited series, 'Good American Family', and the broader societal issues that inspired its narrative.
Ellen Pompeo questions justice system's bias while discussing her new series
Inspired by the real-life story of Natalia Grace, a young girl with a rare form of dwarfism who was allegedly abused by her adoptive parents, 'Good American Family' explores themes of judgment, media sensationalism, and empathy.
When co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin asked Pompeo on the Monday, March 17, episode of 'The View', what she hoped viewers would take away from the series, Pompeo responded, “Well, I hope they take away that we should rush to judgment a little less."
“And I hope they look at themselves and ask themselves — we all should ask ourselves — why do we look at something and at face value make a judgment about it?”
Pompeo shifted gears, addressing what she sees as a stark inequality in the justice system.
“I mean, why are old White men the only ones who are allowed to be felons?” she asked. “No one else can stay in this country if they’re a felon, but somehow if you’re......”
Before she could finish, co-host Ana Navarro chimed in with her signature wit, taking a swipe at Trump and his famous tanned complexion.
“And he’s not even that white, have you seen the amount of makeup he’s wearing?” Navarro quipped.
“Good point,” Pompeo laughed in response, clearly appreciating the jab, per The Wrap.
Ellen Pompeo's criticism comes after Donald Trump's 'largest deportation program'
Ellen Pompeo’s remarks seem to be directed at the Trump administration's mass deportations and the president's own felony convictions.
On his first day back in the Oval Office, Trump followed through on his pledge to launch what he called the “largest deportation program in American history", targeting undocumented migrants with criminal backgrounds.
As per Reuters, the administration's actions included the recent deportation of 238 Venezuelan nationals, despite a federal judge's order temporarily halting such deportations.
Additionally, in a display of the administration's firm stance, the White House and US Customs and Border Protection released a meme video on Monday featuring deportations set to Semisonic's 'Closing Time', underscoring the message "you can't stay here", as per The New York Post.
According to NBC News, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported roughly 11,000 migrants in February alone.
Reportedly, the administration's actions have prompted responses from various states. California Democrats, for instance, have been exploring ways to bolster privacy laws amid concerns that location data could be leveraged to facilitate mass deportations.
Pompeo’s comments thus add to the ongoing conversation about social inequality and selective justice.
