--- title: "Richard Gere on Trump: 'He is a fraud with a damaged personality,' but hopes for the return of democracy" description: "Richard Gere called Donald Trump a \"fraud with a damaged personality,\" linking his behavior to a terrible childhood. However, the actor expressed hope that the era of authoritarianism is coming to an end and the world will soon return to democratic values. πŸŽ¬πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ" date: 2026-07-23T09:02:01.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/richard-gere-on-trump-fraud-with-damaged-personality-hopes-for-democracy tags: [richard-gere, donald-trump, us-politics, hollywood, authoritarianism] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Richard Gere on Trump: 'He is a fraud with a damaged personality,' but hopes for the return of democracy ![Comparative photo of Richard Gere and Donald Trump in the context of Gere's criticism of Trump as a fraud with a damaged personality](https://xab.info/media/2026/07/23/richard-gir-kritika-trampa-moshennik-i-povrezhdennaya-lichnost/richard-gir-kritika-trampa-moshennik-i-povrezhdennaya-lichnost-1.webp) Hollywood actor Richard Gere has once again entered the political arena to harshly criticize US President Donald Trump. The 76-year-old Golden Globe winner did not use euphemisms, calling the current head of state a "fraudulent personality" who has caused colossal damage to society. The artist expressed his thoughts in a video address that rapidly gained popularity on American social media. The post was distributed via the Purpleroom_politics account on Instagram and received wide resonance. ### Harsh assessment of the president's personality Gere did not limit himself to criticizing political decisions, moving on to a psychological portrait of Trump. According to the actor, the current US president is a carrier of destructive energy that has led to the death of people and caused pain to millions. "He is a fraudulent personality who has destroyed so much. He has hurt so many people and caused so many deaths," Gere stated. The actor paid special attention to the politician's personal qualities, suggesting that his behavior is rooted in deep psychological trauma. "He is an old man. His personality is damaged. It is clear that he must have had a terrible childhood to become what he is now," Gere commented, trying to find the reasons for the White House chief's radical behavior. ### The pendulum theory and hope for the future Despite the sharp criticism, the main message of Richard Gere's speech was not aimed at destroying the reputation of his opponent, but at analyzing global processes. The actor expressed confidence that the current political period will not last forever. Gere compared the course of history to a pendulum. In his opinion, the world has been moving towards authoritarianism for some time, but this process has reached its limit. Now, according to the actor's forecast, the situation will begin to return to democratic values. "I believe that the world is certainly moving on the principle of a pendulum... this process has reached its limit, and now the situation is returning back," he explained. Gere's main hope is that the shocks experienced will become a lesson for society. He is convinced that people can use this bitter experience to develop wisdom and a sense of responsibility for each other, building a more humane future. ### The actor's political stance Richard Gere is known as an active public figure who has used his fame for many years to defend human rights. His political activity focuses on humanitarian issues and the fight against authoritarianism. Among the key areas of his activity: - Support for the rights of the Tibetan people and criticism of China's policy in this region. - Defense of the Dalai Lama and advocacy for freedom of religion. - Humanitarian position on issues of migration and refugees. - Consistent criticism of Donald Trump and his domestic policy. Lately, Gere has reacted particularly sharply to the actions of the US administration, fearing the strengthening of authoritarian sentiments in the country. He advocates for a softer policy towards migrants, believing that people seeking security deserve help and respect. For the actor, the public podium is a tool for drawing attention to problems that he considers critically important for the future of the planet.