Staff Reports
The Tony Awards have devolved into yet another platform for liberal Hollywood elites to spew their political views, this time targeting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Actress Denée Benton stooped to a new low, resorting to calling DeSantis a “Grand Wizard,” a term historically associated with the Ku Klux Klan. The crowd’s reaction of cheers and applause demonstrates the utter lack of decorum and respect for differing views in the liberal entertainment industry.
Hollywood elites disgracefully applauded as an actress termed Ron DeSantis the “Grand Wizard” of Florida.
Ron DeSantis is making all of the right enemies.
They are terrified of highly successful conservative leaders like Ron DeSantis. https://t.co/L1TaeWFKcl
— Proud Elephant 🇺🇸🦅 (@ProudElephantUS) June 12, 2023
Benton’s comment was not only disrespectful to Governor DeSantis but to all who have been victims of the KKK’s heinous actions. The fact that she received validation from her peers only reinforces the left’s intolerance and hypocrisy towards those who express conservative beliefs. Rather than celebrating the talents of those in the theater community, the Tony Awards have become a platform for political attacks.
Denée Benton calls Governor Ron DeSantis the "current grand wizard" of Florida at the #TonyAwards pic.twitter.com/O2iEfbOvQO
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) June 12, 2023
NOTHING!!!
— N. Holmes 🇺🇸🇮🇱 (@Tiffany_Blu3) June 12, 2023
They are using the same playbook they used on Trump on DeSantis.
Anyone who thinks the left won't go after him just as hard is kidding themselves.
— $8 Bartemy (@BartemyS) June 12, 2023
And she’s married. Wait for it pic.twitter.com/DXyTzu7q28
— Nikki mac🐊🐊🇺🇸 (@Nikkimac187) June 12, 2023
And this is being celebrated by attendees shows how morally bankrupt we have become.
— Staying Sane (@stayingsaneusa) June 12, 2023
How can someone just say that about anyone? 🤔
— Kristy (@iam_kristy40) June 12, 2023
It is time for Hollywood to put aside their egos and focus on promoting unity and respect for all voices, not just those that align with their own. The politicization of events like the Tony Awards only further divides our nation, and it is time for all Americans to come together and promote true diversity of thought.
