In this episode of "Pigs Take Flight"...
When it comes to Hollywood and Trump Derangement Syndrome, I'd be hard-pressed to think of an actor who has demonstrated more loathing of President Donald Trump —in, should we say, "colorful language"? — than Michael Rapaport.
I mean, Rapaport almost makes Robert De Niro look like a Trump supporter. I jest of course, but Rapaport's history of vile criticism of all things Trump has been legendary on the left.
That was then, this is now.
And that "now" is the aftermath of the historic Trump-engineered ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, which successfully marked the first phase of Trump's 20-point peace plan for the region.
Simply put, Rapaport, a staunch advocate for Israel, has done on 180 on Trump, saying "My views have changed" — and then some.
After first talking about meeting several freed hostages and relatives of those murdered by Hamas, Rapaport said:
Knowing in my heart, in my guts, in my soul that that’s why I was able to meet them, it’s because of Trump … I can’t make fun of him anymore. I can make fun in a fun, loving way, but I can’t be disrespectful knowing what I know … and I’m good with that. He deserves my respect, and he deserves Jews’ respect. I’m proud that I’ve changed.
Whoa, right? Who was that guy, and where's Michael Rapaport?
The actor-comedian also weighed in on the miserable state of Hollywood during Trump's second term:
It’s very, very, very, very one-sided. I would accept [actors saying] ‘bring the hostages home and free Palestine.' We’ve had two Oscars, two Grammys, two Emmys [ceremonies] in the two years, and not one person said it … These are my peers. It’s been very frustrating and disappointing.
This is a group that will scream and yell about everything … If there had been one, just one African-American from, let’s say, Miami, the entire perspective on this whole thing would be changed … or five college students from, say, Spellman or Clark or traditionally black universities.
Ah, Hollywood.
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As I mentioned earlier, Rapaport is a strong supporter of Israel:
I’m a proud Jewish man, of course, I’m gonna stand up and fight vigorously. What I’ve dealt with, the sacrifices I’ve made … doesn’t compare to people whose lives have been lost … the agony and the trauma and the terror [hostage families have] faced.
I’m built and ready for every little bit of ramifications … I wouldn’t change a thing. I’ve been blessed to have the means and the forum and platform … I’ve been to Israel seven times. I’ve heard so many stories … I’ve gained far more than I’ve lost.
Interesting, isn't it, how some people, on both sides of the political divide and everywhere in between, view admitting they're wrong as a weakness, and will instead continue to twist themselves into ridiculous pretzels of denial. Call me crazy, but I've always viewed admitting I'm wrong or acknowledging a mistake as a strength.
In that respect, hats off to Michael Rapaport. That said, does the actor's change of heart suggest more Hollywooders will come out of the TDS-riddled closet?
I doubt it.
You can hear Rapaport's comments here.
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