Dennis Quaid Calls Out Hollywood’s Donald Trump ‘Double Standard,’ Says Only a Few Dare Speak Up

Published 03/19/2026, 5:12 PM EDT

Hollywood celebrities, particularly in its liberal stronghold, often keep political ideologies under wraps to dodge career backlash, boycotts, or social media storms. A-listers risk brand deals, festival invites, and fanbases by going public. Therefore, most opt for safe, vague activism on Oscars stages or Instagram platitudes. Well, amongst this crowd lies an outlier, Dennis Quaid, who wears his ideology on his sleeve.

Quaid recently confirmed his political stance and criticized Hollywood for its selective support of the president.

Dennis Quaid speaks out on Hollywood’s uneven Trump treatment

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Dennis Quaid recently addressed Hollywood's uneven stance on Donald Trump support in an interview with Fox News Digital. He called out the clear "double standard," noting it shows up everywhere, from debates over sports participation to voting issues, but only a few are willing to voice pro-Trump views openly.

"There's either ‘F Trump’ from the other side or ‘I love Trump’ from a few of us who speak about it."

Trump apparently expressed enthusiasm for Quaid's new Netflix film War Machine, an action sci-fi about aliens versus humans co-starring Alan Ritchson, saying he could not wait to see it and that we need that kind of movie. Quaid recounted Trump’s playful hint at releasing UFO files, joking it might even inspire a prequel. His candid remarks highlight a straightforward perspective amid industry tensions.

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As Quaid speaks his mind, his latest film brings the action straight to the screen.

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Dennis Quaid's latest Netflix action sci-fi released earlier this month, War Machine, throws him into a high-stakes battle against alien invaders threatening Earth. He stars as a high-ranking officer overseeing the Ranger program, Sergeant Major Sheridan, leading a ragtag human resistance after extraterrestrials launch a brutal worldwide assault.

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Dennis Quaid’s critique of Hollywood’s Trump double standard carries extra weight when you consider his own work. From War Machine to his latest bold projects, Quaid consistently pushes boundaries and stands out, proving he can defy industry pressures while delivering high-octane entertainment.

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Pratham Gurung

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If films shape personalities, Pratham was practically raised in a dark theater, pulling off twenty-four-hour movie marathons and falling into hour-long YouTube video essays at 3 a.m., his fascination with cinema never really having an off switch.

Edited By: Hriddhi Maitra

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