Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. actor Patton Oswalt, increasingly known for his anti-Trump rhetoric rather than his acting or comedy, attempted to mock President Donald Trump’s recent declaration that the United States would declare Antifa a terrorist organization by comparing the group to U.S. armed forces storming a beach in France during World War II.
President Trump declared over the weekend on Twitter, “The United States of America will be designating ANTIFA as a Terrorist Organization.”
The United States of America will be designating ANTIFA as a Terrorist Organization.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 31, 2020
Oswalt responded to this declaration by sharing a photo of U.S. troops storming a Normandy beach in France.
Accompanying the photo, Oswalt wrote, “I’m 100% with you Donald! Antifa has been horrible for so long. Here’s some anti-fascists ruining a perfectly good beach day in France!”
He then added, “Wish you could have been there to stop them!”
I’m 100% with you Donald! Antifa has been horrible for so long. Here’s some anti-fascists ruining a perfectly good beach day in France! Wish you could have been there to stop them! https://t.co/1eOBVIdNYm pic.twitter.com/caPzj7ojaB
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) May 31, 2020
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He would also attempt to continue his mocking by sharing a tweet from Ben Schwatz that reads, “Wanted: Antifa leader Dwight David “Ike” Eisenhower, for destruction of fascist property, capturing fascists, and killing fascists.”
It continues, “Ike is considered armed and dangerous and is linked to anti-fascists in England, France, and Russia. Do not try to apprehend alone, call the FBI.”
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/bvcjgDxxCf
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) June 1, 2020
Oswalt would then respond to Trump’s declaration on Antifa again, writing, “Why would a white supremacist hiding in a bunker be so against anti-fascists?”
Why would a white supremacist hiding in a bunker be so against anti-fascists? https://t.co/rWg1UV3dgC
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) June 1, 2020
Oswalt wasn’t the only celebrity to try and make comparisons between World War II soldiers and modern day rioters and looters.
True Blood and Powers actress Michelle Forbes wrote, “My grandfather died in WWI fighting fascists. I’m his granddaughter. I am anti fascist. #IAmAntifa”
My grandfather died in WWII fighting fascists.
I am his granddaughter.
I am anti fascist. #IAmAntifa— Michelle Forbes (@MishkaForbes) May 31, 2020
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DJ Lange wrote, “My grandfather fought against fascism in World War II #IAmAntifa.”
My grandfather fought against fascism in World War II #IAmAntifa
— Lange (@djlange) May 31, 2020
Others simply supported the group outright.
Deadpool 2 actor Rob Delaney declared Antifa as “cool & good.”
ANTIFA: cool & good
— rob delaney (@robdelaney) May 31, 2020
Oswalt hasn’t only tried to mock President Trump and seemingly support an organization that is fomenting riots and looting across numerous cities throughout the United States, but he’s also claimed that he’s donating to an organization that is paying bail for individuals arrested during the riots.
The actor indicated he matched a $50 donation to the Minnesota Freedom Fund from fellow actor Seth Rogen.
Matched. https://t.co/QmxJAzR0RH pic.twitter.com/SazLHhjtYx
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) May 28, 2020
The Minnesota Freedom Fund wants to end cash bail and have also indicated that they want Minnesota governor Tim Walz to “defund the police.”
We’re gonna need you @GovTimWalz to do better then vauge promises of change. Defund the Police. End Money Bail. Rebuild our small BIPOC owned businesses. https://t.co/HZkIgX2q3s
— Minnesota Freedom Fund (@MNFreedomFund) May 30, 2020
What do you make of Oswalt’s comments?