Actress calls president “mentally unfit to serve” while making inflammatory claims about military deployment
These comments contribute to ongoing debates about the role of celebrity voices in political discourse and the impact of social media on public political conversation.
New York, N.Y. –– Bette Midler launched a blistering attack against President Donald Trump on social media today, questioning his mental fitness for office and making inflammatory claims about military deployment against American citizens.
The actress and singer, posting to her 1.5 million Instagram followers, accused the president of being “mentally unfit to serve.” MAGA critics, including Breitbart, claim she is spreading ‘fearmongering propaganda about immigration enforcement.’
The Broadway and Disney veteran’s latest attack comes amid heightened political tensions as the Trump administration implements its immigration agenda through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations across the country. Midler’s post represents the latest in a series of celebrity scathing criticisms targeting the current administration’s policies and leadership style.
Mental Fitness Questions Raised
Midler’s social media tirade began with pointed criticism of Trump’s mental capacity, directly challenging his fitness for the presidency.
“Trump is investigating whether Joe Biden was incapacitated when he signed clemency orders with an auto pen, and pardoned many before he left office,” the actress wrote.
“Trump has a lot of gall, seeing as how HE is mentally unfit to serve.”
The actress’s comments reference ongoing investigations into the former president’s final acts in office, including controversial pardons issued during the transition period.
These investigations have become a focal point for the current administration as it seeks to review actions taken by the previous White House occupant.
Midler’s accusations extend beyond questions of mental fitness to more serious allegations about military deployment.
She posted that Trump has ordered troops to “gas their own citizens and drag them to gulags,” language that evokes historical references to authoritarian regimes and concentration camps.
Immigration Enforcement Criticism
The entertainment industry figure’s comments reference current ICE operations targeting undocumented immigrants across various U.S. cities. These enforcement actions, conducted by both federal immigration authorities and U.S. military troops, have drawn criticism from various quarters for their scope and implementation.
Midler’s characterization of these operations as involving military forces represents a significant escalation in rhetoric. The actress’s use of terms like “gulags” draws historical parallels to Soviet-era forced labor camps, suggesting systematic persecution of American citizens.
Citizenship Threats And Commercial Criticism
The Hollywood performer also accused the president of threatening “an entertainer with loss of citizenship because he doesn’t like the way she speaks of him.”
This reference relates to recent tensions between the administration and various entertainment industry figures who have been vocal critics of current policies, especially Rosie O’Donnell.
Midler extended her criticism to commercial matters, questioning Trump’s business practices while in office.
“What President of the U.S. has EVER sold crummy made-in-China merch,” she wrote, correctly noting that much of the official Make America Great Again (“MAGA”) merchandise is manufactured overseas rather than domestically.
The actress also referenced Tesla C.E.O. Elon Musk, noting that Trump “shilled for carmakers on the grounds of the White House.”
This comment alludes to Trump spotlighting Tesla on the front lawn of the White House followed by the recent falling out between the president and the tech billionaire over disagreements regarding legislative priorities, specifically what has been grossly termed the “Big Beautiful Bill.”
Trump has since suggested that Elon Musk could suffer the loss of his citizenship if he displeased the president, such as creating the “American Party” as a third party.
Pattern Of Celebrity Opposition
This latest outburst represents a continuation of Midler’s long-standing and principled opposition to the Trump administration.
The actress has previously made popular statements about political developments, including a suggestion last year that she might “drink Drano” if Trump won the election.
Her comments reflect broader tensions within the entertainment industry, where many prominent figures have become increasingly vocal about their political opposition to current policies.
This celebrity activism has become a defining feature of the current political landscape, with social media platforms serving as primary venues for public criticism.
As one of the world’s most beloved entertainers, Bette Midler’s expansive body of work has spanned nearly six decades across different genres, eras, and media.
One of the best-selling female singers, her albums have sold over thirty million copies worldwide.
She has been recognized with four Grammy Awards, two Academy Award nominations, three Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and nine American Comedy Awards.
Political Implications
Midler’s powerful critique comes at a time when political rhetoric has reached particularly heated levels.
Her accusations of military deployment against citizens and references to historical authoritarian practices represent an escalation in the type of criticism being leveled against the current administration.
The actress concluded her post with a sweeping condemnation of the president’s impact on American institutions.
“He has soiled and stained the office of what was formerly the greatest country in the world,” she wrote, noting that Trump’s presidency has fundamentally damaged America’s global standing and domestic institutions.
These comments contribute to ongoing debates about the role of celebrity voices in political discourse and the impact of social media on public political conversation.
As the current administration continues implementing its policy agenda, such criticism from high-profile entertainment figures appears likely to continue influencing public discourse.
Summary
Broadway star Bette Midler launched a scathing social media attack against President Trump, calling him “mentally unfit to serve” and making inflammatory claims about military deployment against American citizens. The actress accused the president of ordering troops to “gas citizens and drag them to gulags” while criticizing his business practices and relationship with tech billionaire Elon Musk. Her comments represent the latest in ongoing celebrity opposition to the current administration’s policies and leadership style.
