After residing in Los Angeles for a quarter of a century, Minnie Driver has made her way back to the heart of London. However, when probed about the possibility of relocating to the U.S. again in the event of Donald Trump's reelection, the renowned star of "Good Will Hunting" stated emphatically, "If I dwelled in a state painted red on the political map, my answer would be a resolute no."
During an engaging interview with The Times, the actor elaborated, "Living in California does offer a certain degree of shelter from the storm. But is that truly what one desires? Do we seek refuge in a bubble or do we march towards the flames, ready to lend a helping hand?" Just days after Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts in the New York hush money scandal, Driver's words rang with sincerity, "Undoubtedly, he deserves to be behind bars. But considering the staggering amount of money he raised in a mere 48-hour period, a staggering $53 million, it's astonishing to see how the American people can be so misguided to vote for a convicted felon. The constitution, crafted by the founding fathers, perhaps with a different outcome if mothers had been involved, does not foresee such a scenario. And the judiciary stands helpless, wondering what would transpire if he wins. It's a quagmire indeed, with the Secret Service already scouting out prisons, pondering, 'What would this look like?'"
The versatile actress, known for her roles in "Beekeeper" and "Hard Rain," went on to emphasize that Trump alone is not the sole culprit. "It's the 70 million individuals who harbor racist sentiments, support nonexistent immigration policies, and seek to dismantle environmental agencies that pose a significant threat," she emphasized. "They've always existed," she said, referring to Trump's supporters. "He merely became their rallying point, their mascot."
When questioned about whether she believed the political climate in the U.K. was in a more favorable state, Driver responded with a touch of humor, "At least the memes are more amusing here. And I find more hope. Despite the divisive nature of our politics, there seems to be a stronger bond amongst us. We engage in discussions, we laugh about it, and we don't resort to violence over our political differences."
