“Slaves of information” Denzel Washington warns against political manipulation
November 17, 2024, 3:55 p.m. Listen to article
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Denzel Washington can currently be seen in the cinema with the blockbuster “Gladiator II”. In an interview, the Hollywood star comments on the political situation in the USA after the election and appeals to his compatriots.
Hollywood star Denzel Washington was critical of the current political situation in the USA in a recent interview with The Sunday Times. The two-time Oscar winner warned people not to allow themselves to be manipulated by the political camps.
“Today we are all slaves to information,” Washington explained in an interview. “Whatever you think about the political leaders – whether one is crazy or the other is sensible – you should realize that you are being manipulated by both sides. Period.”
The “Training Day” star appealed to his compatriots to hold elected representatives more accountable. “I think we as Americans need to unite and get our elected representatives to work together through our voice,” said the 69-year-old. He had already emphasized this in 2017 during Donald Trump’s first term in office.
When asked about the current political situation, Washington didn’t mince his words: “It’s all politics. It’s all promises not kept.” However, in his opinion, it is easy to look at America from the outside and judge. He advises all foreign observers to take a close look at their own country: “Turn around.”
In the interview, the actor also looks back on his long career. He is particularly critical of the 1990s. “After ‘Malcolm “They’re all from the 1990s. But I learned from them.” However, the star is now much more satisfied with his projects. Washington can currently be seen in Ridley Scott’s (86) “Gladiator II”.
