Josh Brolin Breaks Hollywood Ranks to Defends His ‘Friend’ President Trump

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In Hollywood, even staying neutral on political issues, particularly regarding President Donald Trump, can lead to actors being subtly excluded from roles. Recently, Josh Brolin, known for his work in films like Avengers, Deadpool 2, and Dune, publicly challenged this unspoken rule and sparked conversation within the industry.

In a recent interview with The Independent, Josh Brolin publicly supported his “friend,” President Trump. This went against the typical views in the entertainment industry, and he offered a surprisingly thoughtful and straightforward opinion.

Hollywood is quick to criticize anyone who doesn’t agree with its views, so when Josh Brolin shared his opinion, it caused a major reaction.

A Longstanding Friendship Hollywood Pretends Doesn’t Exist

Josh Brolin shared with the publication that he’s not worried about the common criticisms of President Trump being discussed in Hollywood. He even stated something that would likely get many actors ostracized by studios in Los Angeles.

Brolin stated he isn’t afraid of Donald Trump, adding that despite Trump’s claims, he won’t be in power indefinitely.

Instead of creating drama or playing up anxieties – a common approach in Hollywood – Josh Brolin says he’ll react to political results as they happen. What sets him apart is that he personally knows Donald Trump, unlike many other actors.

“Having been a friend of Trump before he was president, I know a different guy,” he admitted.

That line alone could short-circuit a dozen think-pieces by morning.

Respect for Trump’s Real-Estate Career

Josh Brolin first met Donald Trump in 2010 while filming Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps. Trump originally had a small role in the movie, but the scene was ultimately cut. However, the meeting stayed with Brolin, especially after he learned more about Trump’s career in real estate.

He talked about the president’s ambitious building projects during a difficult time for New York City, particularly a remarkable one from the late 1970s.

He found it interesting that Trump proposed a $400 million hotel project in what he described as a troubled city in the 1970s.

Hollywood isn’t used to positive comments about Donald Trump, but many people still remember him as a successful builder before he entered politics, and that’s what they appreciate.

Brolin Isn’t Blind to Power—But He Knows the Game

Brolin also noted that the political climate has shifted, explaining that power now exists without limits or oversight.

I was really surprised by Josh Brolin’s take on a recent comment. Usually, when something like that happens in Hollywood, everyone jumps to be outraged and talk about what’s wrong with the system. But Brolin did something different – he suggested the audience itself bears some responsibility, which you almost never hear from people in the entertainment world!

He’s a marketing genius, really understanding and catering to people’s insecurities. I believe his success isn’t so much about Trump himself, but about the public’s deep desire to feel acknowledged and important.

Hollywood Will Misread This, but Brolin Isn’t Backing Down

It’s been pretty funny to see some media outlets rush to connect Josh Brolin’s character in the new movie Wake Up Dead Man to Donald Trump. Brolin quickly dismissed those comparisons.

He explained that while he could have connected Monsignor Wicks’s behavior to the kind of greed associated with Donald Trump, that simply wasn’t the motivation behind the character.

Regarding Wicks’ turn to wrongdoing, he explained that once Wicks felt powerful, he stopped having limits.

But that character, Brolin emphasized, has nothing to do with the president.

A Hollywood Rebel Without the Hashtag

Josh Brolin recently took a refreshing step by sharing his honest opinion, instead of saying what people might expect to hear on social media.

The entertainment industry probably won’t approve, and some news sources might misrepresent it. Plus, you can expect a few celebrities to complain about it online, likely from the comfort of their privileged lives.

But for the rest of America, this is what authenticity sounds like.

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2025-12-03 18:58