A growing number of celebrities are publicly condemning Donald Trump following U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran, with several high-profile figures accusing the president of hypocrisy, recklessness, and dragging the country into another war.
As the conflict between Iran and the United States intensifies and the death toll rises, criticism from entertainers, writers, and public figures continues to grow — reflecting a broader wave of anger over what many view as another unnecessary and dangerous war.
Among the most outspoken critics is Jack White, who posted a scathing series of messages on Instagram mocking both the strikes and the way Trump announced them.
The former White Stripes frontman criticized Trump’s public image and questioned the morality of declaring war so casually. “Don’t you love seeing him declare war on a country while wearing a trucker hat that says ‘USA’ on it?” White wrote.
He went on to sarcastically label Trump the head of the “Board of Peace,” adding:
“Venezuela, Greenland, Iran, Cuba — what’s the difference, right? don jr. and barron won’t have to fight or die, just other people’s children, so… invade and bomb away!”
White ended his remarks with a pointed jab:
“Can you believe donny hasn’t received a real Nobel Peace Prize yet? Unfair!”
Comedian and television personality Rosie O’Donnell also spoke out, accusing Trump of betraying his campaign promise to avoid foreign wars.
In a social media post, she wrote, “He lies only and always #impeachtrump,” alongside screenshots of Trump’s past statements calling himself “the candidate of peace.” O’Donnell moved to Ireland when Trump took office and has said she will return to the U.S. “when it’s safe for all citizens to have equal rights.”
Actor Carrie Coon also criticized the administration’s actions following the strikes on Iran. Known for her role on The White Lotus, Coon posted a sharp remark on X: “‘Department of War.’ They weren’t kidding about that.”
Meanwhile, author Stephen King weighed in with a constitutional reminder, noting that under Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution, only Congress has the authority to declare war.
He concluded his post bluntly: “Impeach the SOB.”
“This is the man who was too chickenshit to fight in Vietnam. His daddy got him out of it,” King also wrote, referring to Trump. Trump avoided the military draft five times, though it was not uncommon for young men from influential families to do so during the Vietnam War.
Actor John Cusack posted on X suggesting that Trump’s decision to enter a conflict with Iran was a distraction from other controversies, writing, “Trump starts a wag the dog war – to distract from Epstein and to do Netenyahu’s bidding – who’s lobbied for this for over 30 years – Had enough yet?”
Cusack has previously been a vocal critic of Trump, once calling him “an evil [expletive] who grinds our faces in it every day.”
On Instagram, Mark Ruffalo shared an article about one of Trump’s lead negotiators with Iran, Jared Kushner, and added the comment, “He was sent to make sure we went to war.”
What do you think? Was it right for the United States to carry out strikes on Iran? Supporters argue the move was necessary to eliminate a long-standing threat and protect American interests, while critics say it undermined diplomacy, violated international law, and risks dragging the world into a broader and more dangerous conflict.
With lawmakers divided, world leaders urging restraint, and citizens on all sides either calling for peace or condemning the bombings, one thing is clear: this debate is far from over. Share your thoughts in the comments.
