Celebrities react to Donald Trump’s request for an apology
from the “Hamilton” cast on behalf of Mike Pence.
On Saturday, the President-elect took to Twitter to share
his feelings about Mike Pence getting addressed by Brandon Dixon, one of the
cast members of the musical, while he was at the theater.
“Our wonderful future V.P. Mike Pence was
harassed last night at the theater by the cast of Hamilton, cameras
blazing.This should not happen,” he tweeted. “The Theater must
always be a safe and special place.The cast of Hamilton was very rude last
night to a very good man, Mike Pence. Apologize!”
Our wonderful future V.P. Mike Pence was harassed last night at the theater by the cast of Hamilton, cameras blazing.This should not happen!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 19, 2016
The Theater must always be a safe and special place.The cast of Hamilton was very rude last night to a very good man, Mike Pence. Apologize!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 19, 2016
READ: President-Elect Donald Trump Demands Apology From ‘Hamilton’ Cast Member
Following his tweets, celebrities were quick to
respond.
Proud of @HamiltonMusical. Proud of @BrandonVDixon, for leading with love.
And proud to remind you that ALL are welcome at the theater.— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) November 19, 2016
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I thought what the cast of @HamiltonMusical said to our new VP was respectful inclusive and classy. I don't see the "harassment".
— marlon wayans (@MarlonWayans) November 19, 2016
Donald Trump has asked someone to apologize for being rude. Always good to start your Saturday off with a laugh.
— P!nk (@Pink) November 19, 2016
I wonder if Pence went to Hamilton to take our focus off the Trump University fraud settlement. This administration is morally bankrupt.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 19, 2016
"Hamilton Cast harassed Pence." Do u ever stop whining?An apology?Seriously?!U won,this is the job,get on with it or get out of the kitchen.
— Axl Rose (@axlrose) November 19, 2016
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Um, do you…do you KNOW what HAMILTON is about? It's literally about political debate & opinion. https://t.co/iJeXloThnN
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) November 19, 2016
They calmly, politely and respectfully voiced concerns about inequality. How is that rude? Video https://t.co/wwCUaSYCYO https://t.co/NMnL9P7Bpe
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) November 19, 2016
— Stephanie Swaim
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