Actress and activist Jane Fonda, relaunching the Committee for the First Amendment, criticized top Democratic leaders as “not good enough” in their opposition to President Trump. She made the remarks during an appearance on CNN’s Inside Politics with Dana Bash, saying she has lost faith in the party’s current leadership.
Fonda said no previous president had acted like Trump, accusing him of trying to seize power, control the Federal Reserve, and silence dissent. She argued Democratic leaders haven’t mounted a strong enough defense of democracy or free speech.
She says her revived committee will rally “creatives” and storytellers to push back, promoting activism, public pressure, and culture-driven resistance. She also announced a PAC and efforts to support new candidates, suggesting the party needs new leadership to match the moment.
Fonda’s remarks reflect growing frustration among some progressives who believe party leaders are too cautious in confronting Trump’s agenda. While many in Hollywood continue to rally around Democrats, her comments highlight the fractures on the Left over strategy, priorities, and generational leadership within the party.
