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“Avengers” Stars Support Kamala Harris in Video
In a video shared by actor Mark Ruffalo, several stars from Marvel’s “Avengers” franchise endorsed Kamala Harris’s election campaign. Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Danai Gurira, Don Cheadle, and Paul Bettany joked about Harris needing a catchphrase, suggesting lines from their movies.
Video Mocked as “Cringeworthy”
The video was criticized by many on social media, who found it embarrassing and out of touch. Conservative commentators and politicians, such as Kimberly Ross, Carmine Sabia, Ted Cruz, and Stephen Miller, shared their negative reactions.
Celebrities Back Harris
Despite the backlash, Harris has received support from other celebrities. Singer Beyoncé spoke at a rally in Houston, Texas, where she introduced Harris. In 2016, several “Avengers” stars appeared in a video attacking Donald Trump.