Actress Drea de Matteo, known for her roles in The Sopranos and Sons of Anarchy, recently criticized the Harris-Walz campaign in a wide-ranging interview, drawing parallels between Kamala Harris and authoritarian themes.
Her comments follow accusations against former President Donald Trump regarding alleged praise of Adolf Hitler.
In her interview with DailyMail.com, de Matteo, now also known for her work on OnlyFans, criticized the current administration and expressed concern about the state of the country. “I feel like what [the Democrats] are doing is very dangerous, where they’re pushing this narrative of continuous racism and the whole Nazi agenda,” she said, accusing the Harris-Walz campaign of reflecting some themes used in the Nazi era.
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Referring to Harris’s slogan “A New Way Forward,” de Matteo said it mirrored authoritarian slogans, adding, “It almost feels like they’re laughing at us when they push this stuff out.”
De Matteo’s comments came just after she publicly announced her vote for Trump, arguing that the current administration’s portrayal of Trump supporters is divisive.
She pointed out that Harris’s campaign slogans, including “Spread Joy,” could be interpreted as similar to propaganda methods.
Social media has discussed these parallels, noting that “Spread Joy” was a concept used in historical propaganda campaigns.
Her remarks arrive amid a revived discussion about Trump and comments allegedly made by him, as former chief of staff John Kelly recently claimed Trump had praised Hitler’s economic policies. Trump has denied these claims.
De Matteo emphasized her belief that the country’s current trajectory could lead to civil discord, expressing concern that a Harris administration could stigmatize Trump supporters as “political dissidents.”
Referring to the MAGA movement, she described it as a “last-ditch effort” by Americans who want “to get back to the basics of being a real country.”
She further warned, “If [Harris] stays, it’s a continuation of the last four years, but it’s going to be 10 times worse. And I believe that.”
She also raised concerns about the nation’s stability, stating that Americans should prepare for unexpected challenges. “I think Americans should be prepared to take care of themselves in a way that they never have been before,” she advised, highlighting the importance of self-sufficiency and awareness.
Though now supporting Trump, de Matteo clarified that she considers herself a liberal. “I have been really vocal about the fact that I’m a liberal forever, I haven’t changed the fact that I’m a liberal,” she explained, adding that she now aligns more closely with conservative values regarding freedom of expression and patriotism.
In response to recent comments by Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, who suggested that “strong, intelligent women” do not support Trump, de Matteo took to social media, asserting that Cuban was “messing with the wrong breed of women.”
She contended that it takes “a lot of courage” to support Trump, especially within the entertainment industry, which she described as “condoning war.”
De Matteo, who started a patriotic apparel line, ULTRAFREE, has left Hollywood behind, choosing to support herself through OnlyFans rather than take roles that clash with her principles.
She added that she would rather support her family through unconventional means than compromise her values.
Reflecting on the current entertainment landscape, de Matteo suggested that popular shows like The Sopranos might not be made today, as she believes the industry has grown overly sensitive. “I think people are ready for politically incorrect fun again,” she said, noting that humor and free expression are essential.
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