Actor and comedian Billy Eichner has taken to social media with an urgent message for fellow Democrats, calling on them to “panic [1]” over the upcoming presidential election as polls show former President Donald Trump building momentum in key states.
In a three-minute video posted to TikTok this week, Eichner expressed alarm over Trump’s growing support and urged Democrats to take action, using strong language throughout his message.
“It is time to f—ing panic, okay? And not just panic but to do something about it,” Eichner said. He pointed to polling data that he believes indicates rising support for Trump and a lack of enthusiasm for Vice President Kamala Harris, whom he briefly mentioned but did not discuss in terms of policy or appeal.
In his video, Eichner did not offer specific reasons to support Harris but instead focused on criticizing Trump.
“Trump has the momentum,” Eichner added, recalling a recent conversation with voters that left him uneasy about the election’s direction. “I was out talking to voters yesterday, and I did not like the vibe,” he shared.
Referring to Trump, Eichner said, “He is very, very dangerous, and not in that cool f—ing way that some of his f—ing fanboys think he is.”
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Eichner ripped Democrats who are coping and telling people not to panic as he went on an unhinged emotional rant.
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— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 26, 2024 [3]
The video is part of a broader wave of reactions from public figures in Hollywood who have been vocal about their opposition to Trump and concerns over a potential return to the White House.
Eichner’s video follows recent remarks by ABC’s late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, who revealed that the thought of a second Trump presidency has been affecting his sleep, even stating that Trump “has invaded his dreams.”
Kimmel’s comments came during his show, where he shared his personal anxieties over the possibility of Trump winning the 2024 election.
Even Michelle Obama said, “I gotta ask myself, well, why on earth is this race even close? I lay awake at night wondering, what in the world is going on?” at a recent Kamala rally in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Michelle Obama is perpetually disappointed in — and disgusted by — the American people who dare disagree with her:
“Why on earth is this race even close? I lay awake at night wondering what in the world is going on. The qustion for me isn’t whether Kamala is ready for this… pic.twitter.com/LmZkMX4NmX [4]
— Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) October 27, 2024 [5]
As the race intensifies, Eichner’s call to action highlights the level of urgency some Democratic supporters are feeling.
With only a short time left before Election Day, public figures in entertainment and media are mobilizing their influence to galvanize support among voters.
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Halperin predicts there will be workplace fights and violent protests launched by the left.
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— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 15, 2024 [7]