After speaking out against President Trump, billionaires, and systemic privilege, especially among white Americans, during a recent “No Kings Day” protest, actor and Marvel star Mark Ruffalo is receiving backlash. Ruffalo, who has an estimated net worth of $90 million, has also criticized economic inequality in the United States and advocated for undocumented immigrants.
Hollywood Elite Lectures America While Wearing “Immigrant” Hat
Critics quickly pointed to what they saw as hypocrisy, noting that Ruffalo built his wealth and fame within the system he condemned. His comments sparked a heated debate online about privilege, celebrity activism, and the role of public figures in political discourse.
Mark Ruffalo launched a rant against the rich, despite having a net worth of almost $100 million.pic.twitter.com/xG18i5nmyZ
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Ruffalo joined protesters in New York City for “No Kings Day,” a demonstration against President Trump’s immigration enforcement policies. The wealthy actor, sporting a hat with “Immigrant” emblazoned across it, spoke to the New York Immigration Coalition, claiming billionaires and white people—not illegal immigrants—are responsible for America’s problems.
Mark Ruffalo made an embarrassing appearance at the ‘No Kings’ protests this past weekend where he spouted the same uninspiring lies that lost Democrats the presidency.
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“We get to see who is really making our lives unbearable and making us so desperate,” Ruffalo told the crowd. “It’s not the immigrants, it’s the billionaires,” the Hollywood star proclaimed, seemingly oblivious to his vast fortune and privileged status.
Millionaire Actor Claims to Fight for Common People
The Hulk actor, who has amassed his fortune through major studio productions, particularly Marvel blockbusters, compared the protesters to the fictional superhero team. “We’re the Avengers now,” declared Ruffalo, whose net worth dwarfs the average American by millions of dollars.
Ruffalo claimed that most crimes in America are committed by “white people-non immigrants,” while arguing that immigrants “add to our economy by the billions.” Meanwhile, the Trump administration has maintained its focus on deporting illegal aliens who have been convicted of crimes, directly contradicting the actor’s narrative.
Social Media Erupts Over Hollywood Hypocrisy
Critics quickly pointed out the glaring contradiction of a multi-millionaire celebrity lecturing everyday Americans about economic inequality. “Marvel star Mark Ruffalo’s pompous attack on President Donald Trump as a ‘grifter’ and claim that ‘billionaires are the true villains’ in support of illegal immigrants backfired beautifully,” wrote Katie Jerkovich for RedState.
“I will never for the life of me understand how Mark Ruffalo became a star,” Daily Wire host Megan Basham wrote on X. “He’s incredibly boring, his performances are rarely engaging (unless he’s in a big green man CGI costume), and his persona is about as generic as it gets.”
The protests, which took place in several cities including New York, Denver, Chicago, Austin, and Los Angeles, featured a mix of American and Mexican flags. This visual contradiction further highlighted the confusion of the protesters’ message about American values and national sovereignty.
While Ruffalo calls for taking “the country back from extreme wealth,” his financial status places him firmly among America’s elite. His calls for wealth redistribution ring hollow as he continues to enjoy the fruits of the capitalist system he publicly condemns.
President Trump has remained focused on protecting American citizens and legal immigrants through consistent enforcement of immigration laws. The administration’s commitment to addressing the border crisis contrasts with the Hollywood elite’s virtue signaling behind their gated mansions.
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https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/mark-ruffalo-urges-actors-jump-170000334.html