Richard Gere says US is in 'darkest moment' he's experienced
Richard Gere expressed his concerns about the current state of the United States, describing it as the 'darkest moment' he has experienced. He criticized former President Donald Trump for dismantling essential aspects of the government and urged vigilance among Democrats. Gere emphasized the importance of being aware of political changes and not becoming complacent.
- ▪Richard Gere spoke at the Oslo Freedom Forum, highlighting his fears about the current political climate in the U.S.
- ▪He referred to Donald Trump as a 'maniac' who has harmed the government and the people.
- ▪Gere warned that complacency could lead to significant political changes, drawing parallels to historical events.
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Entertainment Richard Gere says US is in 'darkest moment' he's experienced The 76-year-old actor said Trump has 'dismantled almost everything that was good about the U.S. government' By Lori A Bashian Fox News Published June 5, 2026 4:41pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Richard Gere is looking forward to ‘living in another culture’ with move to Spain "The Agency" star Richard Gere is looking forward to a new life in Spain with his wife and their two sons. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Richard Gere is warning the Democratic Party as to what could happen when they stop paying attention.
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