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Tom Hanks blasted for 'disgusting' portrayal of a racist Donald Trump supporter


Published on 2025-02-17 19:44:38 - MSN
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  • Social media users have slammed Hollywood actor Tom Hanks following his portrayal of a racist Donald Trump supporter.

The article discusses the backlash Tom Hanks received for his portrayal of a character named Otto Anderson in the film "A Man Called Otto." In the movie, Otto is depicted as a grumpy, racist, and Trump-supporting retiree. Critics and viewers have expressed their disappointment and anger over this characterization, arguing that it promotes negative stereotypes of Trump supporters. Some have called the portrayal "disgusting" and "offensive," suggesting that it unfairly vilifies a significant portion of the American population. The controversy has sparked a debate about the ethics of character portrayal in cinema and how political affiliations are depicted in media.

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