Hello everyone! We’ve got some juicy Hollywood drama and political intrigue to unpack today, so let’s dive right in.
President Joe Biden is facing a storm of backlash, and it’s not just coming from Washington insiders. Hollywood heavyweights are turning up the heat, demanding that Biden step down from his reelection bid. The attacks are personal, pointed, and packing quite a punch.
First, let’s talk about the Hollywood elite who are voicing their discontent. Peter Benedek, co-founder of United Talent Agency, didn’t mince words in an email to the Daily Beast. He took aim at Biden’s son, Hunter, and First Lady Jill Biden, accusing them of advising Biden to stay in the race out of ego rather than patriotism. Benedek wasn’t alone. Ari Emanuel, CEO of Endeavor, also slammed Biden, comparing his self-confidence to that of former President Donald Trump. Ouch! Emanuel even noted that some of Biden’s post-debate rally attendees echoed Trump supporters by chanting, “Lock him up!”
This harsh criticism comes on the heels of a star-studded Hollywood fundraiser that raised a whopping $30 million for Biden’s campaign. Talk about a 180! Emanuel, whose brother Rahm serves in Biden’s administration, published a scathing piece in The Economist. He argued that Biden’s insistence that he can fix everything alone is delusional and damaging his legacy. Emanuel even compared Biden’s denial about his health to Trump’s notorious secrecy about his medical treatments.
Filmmaker Rob Reiner also jumped into the fray with a fiery tweet, urging Biden to step aside for the sake of democracy. It’s clear that Hollywood is losing faith in Biden’s ability to win against Trump, and they aren’t holding back.
Rob Reiner is having a tough week trying to figure out which opinion he’s supposed to have on Joe Biden. pic.twitter.com/v4Xuv6SxVr
— Angela 💭 (@ms_babyrussell) July 10, 2024
But wait, there’s more! A curious story has emerged about First Lady Jill Biden. According to a source, the Marine Corps band was instructed last fall to compose an entrance theme for her. Dubbed “Fanfare for the First Lady,” this tune has sparked amusement and confusion. It’s reportedly the first time the band has created a personal theme for a First Lady, and reactions have been mixed. Some find the whole idea a bit over-the-top, while others just think the music is, well, terrible.
Jill Biden’s press secretary, Michael LaRosa, has denied the story, calling it “bunkum.” He insists the band came up with the idea themselves and that the First Lady had no involvement in the creation of the song. Despite the denials, the “Fanfare for the First Lady” has been performed at least twice.
https://t.co/cnFTqgUPMr pic.twitter.com/Tf84qHGtEF
— Wesley Yang (@wesyang) July 9, 2024
As this Hollywood versus Biden drama unfolds, the stakes are getting higher. With the Democratic National Convention around the corner and the Republican convention even closer, time is running out for the Democrats to decide their path forward. Will Biden heed the calls to step aside, or will he push on despite the mounting pressure from both Hollywood and Capitol Hill? Stay tuned, folks, because this saga is far from over.
