As Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency on Saturday, celebrities used Twitter to condemn the ongoing violence stemming from white supremacists’ rallies in Charlottesville.
Riot police swarmed the area while clashes erupted and members of the so-called “alt right” chanted the Nazi slogan “blood and soil.” The events doubled down on Friday night’s torch-bearing procession on the University of Virginia campus, where counter-protesters confronted hundreds of white supremacists near a rotunda’s Thomas Jefferson statue.
President Donald Trump waited until 1:19 p.m. ET ― hours after the incidents began ― to address the violence. Awaiting Trump’s response, former first daughter Chelsea Clinton tweeted, simply, “Mr. President?”
By the way, fuck these nazi motherfuckers. #Charlottesville
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 12, 2017
Hell of a day for the President to forget how to tweet. pic.twitter.com/ABffmwwH8D
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) August 12, 2017
This is shocking, but none of this is surprising. We all know we've been headed here for a while.
— Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) August 12, 2017
THE TRUMP EFFECT #25thAmendmentNow #stopTRUMP https://t.co/J474pn1o4e
— ROSIE (@Rosie) August 12, 2017
Congressman @RepTomGarrett how was your meeting? What did you talk about? How do you feel about emboldening this kind of hatred? Tell us. https://t.co/rTnpNTS4w4
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) August 12, 2017
Neo Nazis are beating clergymen in Charlottesville this morning and Trump is silent.
— Emmy Rossum (@emmyrossum) August 12, 2017
😢Crazy day filled with hate. What is wrong with people?
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) August 12, 2017
You got Nazis marching in #Charlotesville in case Fox News didn't mention. Setting my timer to infinity awaiting ur remarks. Show yourself. https://t.co/1qdI2HW0TW
— Jeffrey Wright (@jfreewright) August 12, 2017
The WH must be waiting to find out if it's really Liberals in #Charlottesville before making a comment.
— Brent Spiner (@BrentSpiner) August 12, 2017
Watching the news in Canada about what is happening in America is very depressing. And embarrassing.
— Andrew Rannells (@AndrewRannells) August 12, 2017
"Just make sure Nazis NEVER march with tiki torches. I'm trying to save Germany, not Gilligan's Island." -- Hitler's last words
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) August 12, 2017
These people are really upset. They should go back to their countries. #WeAreAllImmigrants https://t.co/qqWSk1Zv08
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) August 12, 2017
The last time I saw a riled up crowd carrying torches, some big wardrobe, a candle, a clock and some dishware kicked their asses.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) August 12, 2017
He's too busy to show leadership now #Charlottesville pic.twitter.com/EoYHSD01lw
— Mia Farrow (@MiaFarrow) August 12, 2017
This. https://t.co/JvrZEZ1hpo
— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) August 12, 2017
I just donated to @naacp & Charlottesville Pride @cvillepride.
— Piper Perabo (@PiperPerabo) August 12, 2017
I am outraged at what happened last night. Counter protest march link below: https://t.co/VoCPknrXBz
Remember even if POTUS does finally speak out against the events in #Charlottesville he doesn't actually give a shit. Actions, not words.
— Josh Charles (@MrJoshCharles) August 12, 2017
"The truth is: we are living at this time. And we are tolerating it." #Charlottesville pic.twitter.com/U4qBQl93qV
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) August 12, 2017
My heart is heavy as I watch what's happening in #Charlottesville. This is NOT the American Way. https://t.co/6Av8ylR8Uk
— Norman Lear (@TheNormanLear) August 12, 2017
Dear anyone shocked by #Charlottesville pic.twitter.com/2AH0Pvl1HY
— Justin Simien (@JSim07) August 12, 2017
"The Confederacy, yuck!" -- Lincoln
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) August 12, 2017
"Auschwitz, two thumbs down!" -- Truman
"Birmingham, super not cool!" -- LBJ https://t.co/QiDYUSQrvi
Fuck Trump, fuck the NRA, fuck Fox News, fuck Breitbart and Drudge and Rush and everyone who has demonized the left just so they can make $
— Ike Barinholtz (@ikebarinholtz) August 12, 2017
Trump condemns violence on "many sides." Right. The rock they threw at the Klan was truly horrible.
— Albert Brooks (@AlbertBrooks) August 12, 2017
MANY SIDES?!? Ive typed and deleted at least 8 tweets. Words simply arent strong enough to accurately describe how I feel about Donald Trump
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) August 12, 2017
Heart is with the victims and those living in fear https://t.co/5QTRS6bW2f
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) August 12, 2017
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