Chris Pratt’s views on Donald Trump have sparked significant debate online. Although Pratt has attempted to maintain a neutral political stance, refraining from endorsing any candidate in the previous presidential election, his perspectives have still drawn attention.
In a piece written before the election, Pratt expressed: “If we become too paralyzed by defeat or too pompous in victory, allegiance to our ‘team’ can blind us to the fact that we are fellow countrymen.
“How do we become a nation of honorable winners and graceful losers?”
However, Pratt’s familial ties to a notable figure in the Trump administration have prompted him to share his views more openly.
For context, Pratt is married to Katherine Schwarzenegger, and they tied the knot in 2019. Katherine is related to RFK Jr., known for his controversial stances, including proposals about an Autism Spectrum Disorder register and his opinions on vaccinations.
Katherine’s mother, Maria Shriver, is the daughter of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who was the sister of Robert F. Kennedy, the former US Attorney General.
During an appearance on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast, Pratt discussed his connection to Trump’s Health and Human Services Secretary, revealing his thoughts on critics of Trump and his administration.
Pratt remarked on certain positive aspects of the policies JFK Jr. promotes, saying, “I’ve spent a number of occasions hanging with him [in a] strictly family dinner kind of vibe,” Pratt said. “I really got along with him well and think he’s great. He’s funny, he’s wonderful. I love him.”
Nonetheless, the Jurassic World actor, 46, noted that politics often mean inheriting adversaries.
The actor remarked: “And when you jump on the bandwagon with the most divisive president ever, it makes sense that you’re going to be made to look terrible.”
He elaborated further, “So I don’t know what to believe. It’s not like I say to Bobby, ‘Let’s talk about this’ while we’re playing cards or having fun or having dinner.
“I’m not going to pick his brain to find out exactly which of those things are true. I just assume that none of them are? For the most part, I wish him well.
“There are certain things [that RFK Jr.] oversees that seem to be supported in a bipartisan way.”
Pratt expressed agreement with initiatives like removing harmful substances from children’s food, stating, “I think that’s a great thing. If you just do that, that’s amazing.”
However, regarding the divisive effect of Trump’s presidency: “I’d hate to be so mired in hatred for the president that any success from his administration is something I’d be having an allergic reaction to.”
Pratt continued: “To be like, ‘Oh, well, if they do it, I don’t want it to happen. I’ll put Clorox in my children’s cereal myself!’
“Be reasonable here. There’s certain things that would be a good thing to have. I want them all to be successful.”
The discussion was shared on Reddit, leading to mixed reactions.
One person commented: “Call me, crazy, Chris, but I’d hate to be so mired in worship for President Trump that I’d think any small success outweighs the horrific, vile, cruel policies he’s implemented, and how he’s dismantling democracy.”
Another mentioned Trump’s accomplishments: “He ended 8 wars. Edit: Now it’s 11 wars. Edit 2: 16 wars Edit 3: 87. He’s ending them so quickly I can’t keep up.”
Despite some criticism, Pratt received support on Twitter. One fan said: “It’s nice to hear a voice of reason. Applaud them on the good things they do, let them know if you disagree on the not so good things and propose an alternative solution to the problem they’re trying to solve, but don’t hate everything they do just because of who they are. That’s silly.”