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Movie Star Branded MAGA for Claiming He Stays Out of Politics

First reported 7 Oct, 16:00 UTCUpdated 1d ago3 sources

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Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Glen Powell’s refusal to share his thoughts about America under Trump has led fans to accuse him of being a not-so-secret member of the MAGA movement. Esquire profiled the Top Gun: Maverick star, during which the Texas native said he wouldn’t share his political takes. Powell’s mother…

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Movie Star Branded MAGA for Claiming He Stays Out of Politics

Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Glen Powell’s refusal to share his thoughts about America under Trump has led fans to accuse him of being a not-so-secret member of the MAGA movement. Esquire profiled the Top Gun: Maverick star, during which the Texas native said he wouldn’t share his political takes. Powell’s mother…

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Glen Powell: 'Politics divide people,' and he wants no part of it

Actor GLEN POWELL says he's not interested in speaking about politics: "Over time, I realized that politics divide people."

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  1. The Daily BeastLeftUSMixed factuality
    Movie Star Branded MAGA for Claiming He Stays Out of Politics (opens The Daily Beast in a new tab)

    Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Glen Powell’s refusal to share his thoughts about America under Trump has led fans to accuse him of being a not-so-secret member of the MAGA movement. Esquire profiled the Top Gun: Maverick star, during which the Texas native said he wouldn’t share his political takes. Powell’s mother…

  2. BreitbartFar RightUSLow factuality
    'Top Gun: Maverick' Star Glen Powell Explains Why He Doesn't Preach Politics: It Divides People (opens Breitbart in a new tab)

    The Twisters star Glen Powell says he is not interested in speaking out about politics because the discussion alienates too many people.

  3. The Washington TimesRightUSMostly factual
    Glen Powell: 'Politics divide people,' and he wants no part of it (opens The Washington Times in a new tab)

    Actor GLEN POWELL says he's not interested in speaking about politics: "Over time, I realized that politics divide people."

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