Oscar-winning actor<\/strong> \u200c Leonardo\u2062 DiCaprio \u2063has thrown\u2064 his support \u2062behind\u200d Kamala \u200dHarris for\u2062 her presidential \u200crun, bringing his platform to the forefront of \u2062one of\u2062 today’s \u200cmost pressing \u200bissues: climate change. In \u200ban emotionally charged video\u2063 shared on Instagram, DiCaprio\u200b condemned\u200b the catastrophic events caused by recent\u2064 hurricanes Helene and Milton, \u2063stressing that these\u200d so-called “unnatural disasters” are\u2062 a result of climate \u2064change.<\/p>\n In \u200chis unequivocal rebuke \u200cof former\u2062 President Donald Trump\u2019s stance on climate issues, DiCaprio didn’t mince words.\u200d “Donald Trump continues to deny the facts. He \u200bcontinues to deny \u200dthe \u2064science,” he stated visibly frustrated. He highlighted Trump’s controversial withdrawal from \u200bthe Paris \u2062Climate Accords and his rolling back \u2063of essential environmental protections. DiCaprio further exposed \u200bTrump\u2019s unsettling\u2062 promise to \u200cthe oil and gas industry, alleging that he would\u2063 dismantle any regulation they opposed in exchange for\u200c hefty campaign donations. <\/p>\n DiCaprio \u200bpassionately articulated the\u200c dire consequences of climate inaction. \u201cClimate change is killing the \u200dearth and ruining our economy,\u201d he declared. The actor underscored the necessity for transformative\u200d measures to \u2062safeguard not only our planet but also our \u2063economic \u2062stability. This imperative shift, he believes, is\u2062 embodied \u2063by Kamala Harris’s policies, which is why he \u200bis\u200b casting his\u200c vote for her.<\/p>\n In \u200bhis endorsement, DiCaprio\u200b lauded\u2063 Harris for her pivotal role in spearheading significant climate legislation in U.S. history, particularly pointing to her involvement in passing the\u200b Inflation Reduction Act. He diligently noted her ambitious targets to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050<\/strong> and to \u2063construct a green economy that both creates jobs and preserves the planet. Her comprehensive\u2064 vision \u200cfor a sustainable future, according to DiCaprio, makes her the candidate best suited to lead the\u2062 country.<\/p>\n \u201cJoin me in voting for Kamala Harris on\u2064 Nov. \u20625, because we cannot afford to go backwards,\u201d DiCaprio\u2064 implored his followers. As a steadfast environmental advocate, DiCaprio’s potent plea resonated\u2062 with many who respect his commitment\u200c to ecological issues. <\/p>\n DiCaprio’s latest endorsement\u200b is \u2063part\u200d of a long\u200c history of political\u2062 engagement\u2063 centered around environmental advocacy. He notably attended a fundraiser \u200cfor\u2062 President Joe \u200bBiden in 2020, though \u2064he stopped \u200cshort of a formal endorsement at that \u2064time. \u2062In the 2016 election, \u200bDiCaprio used his platform at the Hollywood Film Awards to urge voters to\u200c support candidates who \u2062acknowledge and confront the reality of climate\u2062 change.<\/p>\n Leonardo DiCaprio’s vocal support of Kamala Harris brings attention not only\u2062 to her candidacy but \u200calso to\u2062 the broader role of celebrity\u200d influence in \u2062political\u2064 campaigns. In recent years, the intersection of Hollywood and politics\u200b has become increasingly pronounced, \u2064with \u2062stars leveraging their\u200b widespread reach to \u200dshape public opinion on critical issues. DiCaprio, through his longstanding commitment to environmental activism, exemplifies\u200b how celebrities can\u2063 drive\u200b meaningful dialogue and action\u2062 on pressing global challenges.<\/p>\n Interestingly,\u2062 the dialogue around climate change has\u200d also\u200c permeated into the industry DiCaprio calls home. Numerous productions have adopted\u2064 sustainable\u200d practices, reflecting a growing\u200d awareness and responsibility within Hollywood. By championing climate action, figures like\u2064 DiCaprio highlight not only \u2062the\u200d immediate environmental threats but also \u2063the long-term benefits \u2064of an industry-wide paradigm shift towards sustainability.<\/p>\n Ultimately, Leonardo \u200bDiCaprio’s endorsement of Kamala Harris\u200d is a compelling\u2062 reminder\u2064 of the urgency of climate action.\u2064 His candid critique of Donald Trump’s policies, coupled with his robust support for Harris’s climate initiatives, represents a clarion call to voters. As the \u2063November \u200belection approaches, DiCaprio\u2019s voice adds a resonant\u2064 note\u2063 to the growing chorus \u2063advocating for a \u200bsustainable and prosperous future.<\/p>\n Feel\u2062 inspired\u200d by \u2063DiCaprio\u2019s commitment to the environment? Help spread the word by\u2062 sharing \u200bthis article and stay connected with us for more updates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Leonardo DiCaprio endorses Kamala Harris for president, criticizing Trump for ignoring climate change. Highlighting Harris’s achievements, he urges voters to support her to protect the environment and economy. “Join me in voting for Kamala Harris on Nov. 5,” he concludes<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":14675,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14673","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-movie"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14673","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14673"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14673\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14675"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14673"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14673"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14673"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}A scathing critique of\u2062 Donald Trump\u2019s policies<\/h3>\n
The vital importance of climate \u200daction<\/h3>\n
Harris\u2019s significant contributions to climate reform<\/h3>\n
A call to action for \u2062the November elections<\/h3>\n
DiCaprio\u2019s political\u2064 engagement over the years<\/h3>\n
The broader context of celebrity endorsements<\/h3>\n
The impact of climate\u2062 change on Hollywood<\/h3>\n
Concluding thoughts<\/h3>\n
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