Renowned actor Zachary Levi, best known for his role in Shazam!, publicly expressed his support for former President Donald Trump at a gathering in Michigan on Saturday, September 28. Sharing the platform with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard, Levi acknowledged the potential career risk involved in endorsing Trump, given the liberal leanings of most Hollywood circles. The actor referred to his decision as possible “career suicide,” but was resolute in his choice.
“We have two choices, and I believe Donald Trump, President Trump, is the man that can get us there,” Levi declared, showing solidarity with the former president as the 2024 election approaches. He attributed his decision to the influence of Gabbard and Kennedy, saying, “He’s going to get us there because he’s going to have the backing and support and the wisdom of people like Robert Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard.”
After his public endorsement of Trump, Levi stated that the majority of the feedback he received, approximately 90 percent, was positive. “The messages that I received have actually been quite lovely and supportive,” he noted. The actor seemed encouraged by his fans’ response, despite anticipating some industry backlash.
Prior to supporting Trump, the Shazam! star had expressed his backing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s 2024 presidential bid. Levi’s decision to endorse Trump followed Kennedy’s suspension of his campaign. Looking back on this shift, Levi expressed that ideally, he would have supported Kennedy. “In a perfect world… perhaps I would have voted for Bobby,” he said. However, with Kennedy no longer in the race, Levi felt that supporting Trump was the best remaining option to “take back this country.”
Levi voiced serious concerns about the nation’s trajectory, suggesting that the country was being “hijacked” and was heading down a perilous path. His statements reflect a wider disaffection with the government and institutional power, sentiments shared by many conservatives, including supporters of Trump. Despite their rarity in the entertainment industry, Levi’s political views have been a consistent element of his public identity.
In the past, Levi has drawn criticism for his outspoken views on topics like public health and government regulation. In January 2023, his retweet of a post questioning Pfizer’s trustworthiness, a pharmaceutical company behind a COVID-19 vaccine, sparked a significant backlash on social media. Levi agreed with the post, commenting, “Hardcore agree.”
At the Michigan event, Levi reiterated his skepticism of the pharmaceutical industry and mainstream media. He spoke extensively about his belief that Americans are being deceived and harmed by institutions that control the media and government narratives. Levi expressed his frustration with perceived manipulation through food, medicine, and media, urging citizens to stay alert.
“We are being poisoned and lied to, not just in the foods that we’re eating or the pharmaceuticals that are being shoved down our throats, but in the media that we’re consuming,” Levi stressed, arguing that the public is being misled on multiple fronts.
Levi’s final message to his supporters was to steer clear of political animosity and negativity. “Do not be baited into their hate,” he advised, implying that divisive tactics only further polarize the nation. He encouraged his audience to focus on patience, grace, and forgiveness as the nation moves towards the 2024 election.
As a rare high-profile figure in the entertainment industry to openly support Trump, Levi’s political stance distinguishes him from his colleagues. It remains to be seen whether his “career suicide” prediction will materialize, but Levi remains unwavering in his choice, encouraging others to vote according to their beliefs.