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Harrison Ford will be playing President for the second time in his career in the upcoming Marvel filmCaptain America: Brave New World. The actor will be playing Thaddeus Ross, who has graduated from being Secretary of State to being the Commander-in-Chief of the country in the MCU.
While he plays the President in the MCU, a former President of the USA seemed to shower compliments on Ford. Donald Trump, who was the 45th President of the USA reportedly loved Ford’s performance as the POTUS inAir Force One. However, Ford had a sarcastic response to the controversial businessman.
Donald Trump Praised Harrison Ford’sAir Force OnePresident
Former PresidentDonald Trumphas been a controversial figure ever since he contested the elections in 2016. The businessman polarized citizens and has pulled in as many supporters as his critics. His win in the 2016 elections was a subject of popular debate at the time, with many in the nation not happy with the decision (viaPew Research).
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However, an article in theNew York Timeselaborated on why a seemingly aggressive President like Trump was what the people wanted at the time and his anti-terrorism position helped gain him the victory. On the other hand, Trump expressed his admiration for Harrison Ford’s President James Marshall inAir Force One.
In an era where aggressive tactics were expected from their leaders in real life and not just in the movies, Trump spoke about standing up for the nation despite perceived threats. He said about Ford,
My favorite was Harrison Ford on the plane. I love Harrison Ford — and not just because he rents my properties. He stood up for America.
Trump reportedly also appreciated former President Ronald Regan, who was also a movie star, for his toughness and aggressive tactics during the Cold War.
Harrison Ford Had A Sarcastic Response To Donald Trump’s Praise ForAir Force One
Harrison Fordhas played the President of the United States twice in his career now and has long been vocal about his political leanings. He has also been vocally critical of Donald Trump’s position and has criticized many of his statements in the past.
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Ford responded to Trump’s praise forAir Force Onewith a sarcastic comment. In an interview withAustralia Channel 4 News, the actor was dismissive of Trump’s election bid. And when he was told about the former President’s compliments, he said,
Donald, it was a movie. It’s not like that in real life, but how would you know?
TheIndiana Jonesstar had also called him a “son of a b*tch” once onJimmy Kimmell Live!and criticized his disregard for climate change and scientific evidence that was prevalent in the current era of politics (viaTHR).
Air Force Oneis available to stream on AMC+.
Nishanth A
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Nishanth A is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 2,000 articles published. He has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a scriptwriter at various corporations before that, working on educational content. With a Communications, English Literature, and Psychology triple major, Nishanth usually covers news and analyses on Star Trek, particularly Strange New Worlds and The Next Generation; Doctor Who, the DCU, and more.A Nolan fan, Nishanth spends his time exploring the filmographies of various directors with an auteurial style or can be found making short movies of his own. He has also contributed as a feature writer for Film Companion, focusing on the South division.
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