Author Stephen King, a longtime critic of President Trump, predicted in a recent interview that many Americans who voted for Trump will eventually deny it in the decades ahead. King compared future denial of Trump support to people falsely claiming they witnessed historic events. His comments have drawn backlash as another example of Hollywood elites disparaging conservative voters.
Speaking with The Sunday Times, King referenced baseball’s famous “Shot Heard Round the World” home run hit by Bobby Thomson in 1951. While only about 5,000 fans were in the stands, King noted that “tens of thousands” later claimed they were there. He suggested that the opposite will happen with Trump supporters, saying in 20 to 30 years, many will insist they never voted for him.
King also defended his frequent attacks on Trump, stating that he feels a moral duty to be outspoken even though many of his fans may support the president. He framed the issue as a matter of choosing sides, adding that remaining silent was not an option for him.
The White House dismissed King’s remarks, noting his career in fiction. A spokesperson said, “Since Stephen has spent so long writing fiction, it’s understandable that he’d have no grasp on reality.” Trump allies argue that King’s prediction reveals a broader disdain for working-class voters who fueled Trump’s rise and continue to back his policies.
King has previously described Trump’s presidency as a “horror story,” comparing it to his novel The Dead Zone. His repeated criticisms mirror a broader trend among cultural figures who use their platforms to attack conservatives. Supporters of the president counter that his policies, particularly on the economy, border security, and defense of religious liberty, speak for themselves and will be remembered regardless of celebrity commentary.
