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Richard Dreyfuss Urges Civic Education, Criticizes Trump Leadership

1/10/2026

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Richard Dreyfuss, actor and founder of The Dreyfuss Civics Initiative, calls for changes in American politics and criticizes U.S. President Donald Trump’s leadership on society.
He says Americans have become "lazy" and "silly" and urges reviving civic education to foster responsibility.
He highlights two films, The Ox-Bow Incident and Unforgiven, as teaching tools for young people.
He has consistently opposed President Donald Trump, stating he should not hold the presidency.

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Richard Dreyfuss, actor and founder of The Dreyfuss Civics Initiative, calls for changes in American politics and criticizes U.S. President Donald Trump’s leadership on society.
He says Americans have become "lazy" and "silly" and urges reviving civic education to foster responsibility.
He highlights two films, The Ox-Bow Incident and Unforgiven, as teaching tools for young people.
He has consistently opposed President Donald Trump, stating he should not hold the presidency.