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Sean Penn Slams Trump’s Hollywood Ambassadors as ‘Clown Show’

2/23/2025

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Actor Sean Penn unleashed his frustration over President Trump's choice of Sylvester Stallone, Jon Voight, and Mel Gibson as Hollywood ambassadors, labeling it a "clown show." He further slammed the Oscars for dismissing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's 2022 plea to address the audience, accusing them of prioritizing trivialities over pressing global concerns.

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Actor Sean Penn unleashed his frustration over President Trump's choice of Sylvester Stallone, Jon Voight, and Mel Gibson as Hollywood ambassadors, labeling it a "clown show." He further slammed the Oscars for dismissing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's 2022 plea to address the audience, accusing them of prioritizing trivialities over pressing global concerns.