‘He just canceled himself': Dennis Quaid called out online after endorsing Trump for president

Dennis Quaid slammed online after revealing his likening for Donald Trump as the next President of the US
UPDATED MAY 29, 2024
Dennis Quaid has supported Donald Trump (Kristy Sparow/Getty Images and James Devaney/GC Images)
Dennis Quaid has supported Donald Trump (Kristy Sparow/Getty Images and James Devaney/GC Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Dennis Quaid reportedly lost some of his fans after revealing his likening for Donald Trump as the next President of the US.

Appearing on Tuesday’s, May 28, episode of ‘Piers Morgan Uncensored’, the actor said, “I think I’m gonna vote for him in the next election."

"It just makes sense. I was ready not to vote for Trump, until what I saw is, more than politics, I see a weaponization of our justice system and a challenge to our Constitution," he stated, as reported by Fox News.

Dennis Quaid has praised Donald Trump (Getty Images)
Dennis Quaid has praised Donald Trump (Getty Images)

Dennis Quaid discloses his reason to like Donald Trump

Referring to multiple cases, Trump has been facing including the ongoing hush money trial, Quaid stated, “You know, Trump is the most investigated person probably in the history of the world and they haven’t been able to really get him on anything.”

‘The Parent Trap’ star, however, revealed that earlier he did not like Trump.

He continued, “In the last campaign and in ’16 and in 20, I found myself going, ‘Please don’t do that, please don’t say that'.You know, these things would come out of his mouth.

“But as president, the only thing I liked about Trump was everything he did. You know, what he did with Korea, with Rocket Baby. The way he defeated ISIS in three weeks…”

He further mentioned, “How he stood up for us overseas, and when he– China. The way he responded to China. He stands up to people and that’s what makes him a leader.”

Dennis Quaid, recipient of the Cinema Icon Award, speaks onstage during the CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace during CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, on April 11, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)
Dennis Quaid speaks onstage during the CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace during CinemaCon on April 11, 2024, in Las Vegas (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)

“And there's some evil people and bad actors in this world and so, you know, people might call [Trump] an a--hole but he's my a--hole," Quaid asserted, before adding, “I’ll tell you one true thing about him is that I really feel that he is working for the American people. That's what he's all about, and I do believe that to be true and sincere.”

Dennis Quaid claims Joe Biden does not think about America and its people

The 70-year-old actor also slammed President Joe Biden, reportedly claiming, “I don’t feel he’s at the helm, I don’t feel he’s there… I feel that he says things to get votes, not that he truly believes them.”

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 03: Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden, his w
Dennis Quaid has slammed Joe Biden (Getty Images)

Internet believes Dennis Quaid’s statement led to his ‘cancelation’

Meanwhile, people have expressed their disappointment in Quaid after his remarks.

“Honestly, this has to be one of the most disappointing celebrity tRump sell outs. He was one of my favorite actors growing up,” an X user tweeted.



 

Another user commented, “Damn. I used to like him.”



 

The third user wrote, “Putin basically said the same thing!”



 

The fourth user shared, “He just canceled himself is truly a self-inflicted wound!”



 

“I don't think that hit the way he wanted it to…” the fifth one posted.



 



 

An individual said, “That does not surprise me. He always gave me 👎 vibes. Mr. Quaid is 39 years older than his 4th wife. Recent Recovering cocaine addict who now platforms/ acts in religious films to save a sinking career due to years of self-indulgence. He's proclaiming to ‘have seen the light’.”



 

“How much money did he get?🤔😂😵” another one asked.

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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