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Robert Downey Jr. appeared in a high-profile 2016 PSA directed by Joss Whedon titled 'Save the Day,' which explicitly characterized Donald Trump as a 'racist, abusive coward' and urged citizens to vote for Hillary Clinton to prevent his el…
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In October 2024, Downey Jr. joined several 'Avengers' cast members in a coordinated social media video to endorse Kamala Harris for President, specifically using the phrase 'I'm Kamala Harris and I'm down with democracy.'
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In a 2024 interview, Downey Jr. criticized Elon Musk—a prominent MAGA surrogate—stating he wished Musk would 'control his behavior a little more' and dismissed comparisons between himself (as Tony Stark) and Musk's current public persona.
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In October 2024, Downey Jr. joined several 'Avengers' cast members in a coordinated social media video to endorse Kamala Harris for President, specifically using the phrase 'I'm Kamala Harris and I'm down with democracy.'
Notes: This was a direct partisan endorsement against the MAGA ticket.
Directly endorsing the opponent of the MAGA candidate in a presidential election is the strongest possible signal of anti-MAGA alignment.
Robert Downey Jr. Doesn’t Agree With His Old Friend Mel Gibson... When It Comes to Trump vs Harris
In a 2024 interview, Downey Jr. criticized Elon Musk—a prominent MAGA surrogate—stating he wished Musk would 'control his behavior a little more' and dismissed comparisons between himself (as Tony Stark) and Musk's current public persona.
Notes: Musk is a central figure in the 2024 MAGA movement.
Publicly distancing himself from and criticizing a key MAGA ally/surrogate during an election cycle indicates a lack of alignment with the movement's current leadership circle.
The 'Iron Man' actor said he wishes Musk would 'control his behavior.'
Downey Jr. has consistently supported Mel Gibson, a figure often embraced by the populist right, even asking the industry to 'forgive' Gibson during a 2024 SAG Awards speech.
Support for Gibson is often seen as a rejection of 'cancel culture,' a key MAGA grievance, though RDJ attributes this to personal loyalty for Gibson's help during his own recovery.
Robert Downey Jr. shows Mel Gibson some love in his SAG speech
Shortly after the 2021 inauguration, Downey Jr. publicly commended President Joe Biden, stating that seeing him in office felt like a return to 'principle' and institutional stability following the Trump administration.
Praising the successor of the MAGA administration for a return to 'principle' implies a negative view of the preceding administration's conduct.
Robert Downey Jr commends Joe Biden for ‘going back to principle’
Downey Jr. founded the FootPrint Coalition, an organization dedicated to using advanced technologies to combat climate change. This aligns with globalist environmental goals often opposed by the MAGA platform's focus on fossil fuel deregulation.
Notes: Focuses on ESG-aligned investment and sustainability.
While environmentalism is not strictly partisan, RDJ's specific focus on global climate tech and sustainability puts him at odds with the 'drill, baby, drill' energy policy central to the MAGA movement.
Accelerating technologies for a sustainable future.
Robert Downey Jr. appeared in a high-profile 2016 PSA directed by Joss Whedon titled 'Save the Day,' which explicitly characterized Donald Trump as a 'racist, abusive coward' and urged citizens to vote for Hillary Clinton to prevent his election.
Notes: This was one of RDJ's most explicit partisan interventions.
Direct participation in a campaign specifically designed to oppose the MAGA movement's founder is a high-weight signal of opposition.
Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, and Others Explain Why Trump Is a 'Racist Coward'