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Martin Sheen Slams Trump Cabinet: 'Ego and Fear'

10/14/2025

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Martin Sheen, actor, criticized the Trump administration during a taping of MSNBC's The Best People podcast.
He described the cabinet as lacking integrity and joy, saying, "It smells of ego and fear and false worship."
He urged Donald Trump to stop listening to sycophants and reconnect with his humanity.
The remarks sparked reactions on social media, praising him as a voice for democracy and others calling him self-important.

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Martin Sheen, actor, criticized the Trump administration during a taping of MSNBC's The Best People podcast.
He described the cabinet as lacking integrity and joy, saying, "It smells of ego and fear and false worship."
He urged Donald Trump to stop listening to sycophants and reconnect with his humanity.
The remarks sparked reactions on social media, praising him as a voice for democracy and others calling him self-important.