Some celebrities have spoken out about the 2024 presidential election, already announcing that they won't vote for Joe Biden.
Earlier this week, musician Macklemore released a song responding to recent pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University titled "Hind's Hall," after the name of the academic building overtaken by protesters.
In the song, Macklemore states that he will not be voting for Biden in the 2024 presidential race saying: "The blood is on your hands, Biden, we can see it all...and f*** no, I'm not voting for you in the fall."
His comments come after a wave of pro-Palestinian protests across college campuses, with students calling for schools to divest from Israel amid its ongoing war with Hamas militants. The conflict has continued since October 7, when Hamas launched an attack on southern Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking over 200 hostages. Israel then invaded Gaza and more than 34,000 people have been killed there, the Associated Press reported, citing Gaza health officials.
A recent 2024 presidential tracking poll from Morning Consult, found Biden and Donald Trump in a tightly contested race for the White House. According to the poll, 43 percent of voters sided with Biden and 44 percent with Trump.
In addition to Macklemore, other celebrities have spoken out about the 2024 election, expressing concern over Biden and instead showing support for Trump.
Country music star Jason Aldean was asked about his views on Trump and Biden in the 2024 election during an interview with the Los Angeles Times last year.
"It wouldn't hurt my feelings. I like Trump. Hung out with him a couple times — been very cool to me. I have nothing but good things to say about the guy," Aldean said.
Actor and Oscar-winner Jon Voight has been vocal in his support for Trump over the past few years and in February, the former president reposted a video of Voight where he said that Trump is "the only man that can destroy the negative propaganda that has been sworn into this office."
"Believe," Voight said in the video. "That the man that can help this nation, the one man that was ridiculed, destroyed as Jesus, Trump, can come back and save the American dream for all. And make America great with the dignity, with the power of who she is."
Musician Kid Rock has also been very vocal in his support of Trump over Biden. Rock, whose real name is Robert James Ritchie, has been seen attending events with the former president and also currently sells pro-Trump merchandise.
Actor and comedian Michael Rapaport has previously been critical of Trump, but in an episode of his podcast last November, he criticized Biden over anti-Semitism in the U.S. and suggested that he could vote for Trump in the next election.
"If it comes down to pig d*** Donald Trump and Smokin' Joe Biden, I'm sorry. I am sorry. Voting for pig d*** Donald Trump is on the table. I'm sorry!" Rapaport said.
Actress Roseanne Barr previously voted for Trump in 2016 and said recently that she'd vote for him again in the next election cycle. Rappers Kanye West and Sexxy Red have also voiced support for Trump.
Actor and WWE wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson endorsed Biden in the 2020 election, but earlier this year he was asked about another possible endorsement in the 2024 race.
"The endorsement that I made years ago with Biden was one I thought was the best decision for me at that time," Johnson said during an interview with Fox & Friends co-host Will Cain in April. "Am I gonna do that again this year? That answer is no...I'm not gonna do that."
Newsweek reached out to Biden's campaign via email for comment.
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