As they did during the first presidential debate, Hollywood’s best and brightest weighed in early and often on social media during Sunday night’s second showdown between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, offering up hot takes, fact checks and plenty of witty jokes.
Liberal filmmaker Michael Moore — who called the last debate for Trump — was apparently less enthused by what he saw Sunday night:
Is anyone else depressed by this tonight. Trump is a sick fuck. I could use stronger language but won't.
— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) October 10, 2016
Moore also fact-checked the Republican candidate, though he conceded that he may have picked up some support with his performance:
Trump's comment that Hillary's "heart is filled with hate" was one of his biggest lies. Say what u will, I think her heart is full of love.
— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) October 10, 2016
The crash & burn of Donald Trump didn't happen tonight. He didn't lose a single vote, maybe gained some. She again was the smart 1. And kind
— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) October 10, 2016
In fact, most celebrities fixated on Trump’s performance, with many, including actors John Cusack, Olivia Wilde and Leslie Jones having seemingly little in the way of positive things to say about it:
Brutal night watching trump – no specifics mud slinging – gutter politics https://t.co/OiA7xBIOj3
— John Cusack (@johncusack) October 10, 2016
Debate was only a draw if trump finishing it on his feet was a victory – he made his base happy didn't swing independents -I'm guessing
— John Cusack (@johncusack) October 10, 2016
If nothing else, this shit-show should put to rest the idiotic idea that these two are in any way equally problematic. HE IS A FOOL.
— olivia wilde (@oliviawilde) October 10, 2016
It sound like he gets all his info from Wikipedia! Like he is so fucking uninformed it's embarrassing!! This is our fault! FUCKING VOTE!!
— Leslie Jones (@Lesdoggg) October 10, 2016
Trump is the king of empty sentences. No actual information. Like giving a presentation in class when u did none of the reading. #Debate
— jesse Williams. (@iJesseWilliams) October 10, 2016
While I may not be able to moderate a debate, sounds like Mike Pence and Donald Trump might need to come on my show to talk things out.
— Jerry Springer (@jerryspringer) October 10, 2016
too bad she didnt have a hockey air horn – just hit it when starts vomiting bullshit
— ROSIE (@Rosie) October 10, 2016
When Trump says it's just "locker room talk," he's defending the very culture that normalizes sexual assaults on women.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) October 10, 2016
The Donald wants to double down in drilling and setting the world on fire by dumping more carbon into the world atmosphere.
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) October 10, 2016
Men often convert shame into an outward anger and Donny wore that rage like a badgearooni
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) October 10, 2016
. @realDonaldTrump you got trounced yo’
— (((Joshua Malina))) (@JoshMalina) October 10, 2016
Meanwhile, Clinton backers praised and stood by their candidate:
I have NEVER been prouder to stand WITH HER.
— Emmy Rossum (@emmyrossum) October 10, 2016
"We are not at war with Islam." Damn straight, HRC. We are at war with terrorists. #Debates2016
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) October 10, 2016
DON'T SHAKE HIS HAND #debates
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) October 10, 2016
I notice these are not built in mics tonight…PLEASE DROP THE MIC TONIGHT HILL! 🎤⤵️ @HillaryClinton #DROPTHEMICHRC #debates
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) October 10, 2016
You don't have to oppose Trump in order to recognize that HRC is ready to be President. Smart, concise, specific, measured.
— HABFoundation (@ABFalecbaldwin) October 10, 2016
Im very proud of @HillaryClinton tonight. It was a very uncomfortable debate. When he went low, she went high. #imwithher #debate
— Jessica Chastain (@jes_chastain) October 10, 2016
Some — including actresses Jessica Chastain, Scandal and Grey’s Anatomy showrunner Shonda Rhimes and Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher — appeared to have found religion during the debate:
Omg she's such a saint. How can she speak with him standing behind her like a monster. #debates
— Jessica Chastain (@jes_chastain) October 10, 2016
With Trump as president we will lose the most important Christian principle, "Love thy neighbor….
— Carrie Fisher (@carrieffisher) October 10, 2016
I deeply worship the badassery of @MarthaRaddatz.
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) October 10, 2016
Still, as happened the first time around, most celebrities just vented about Trump:
It's terrifying that Donald Trump has a chance to become the president of our country. #imwithher @HillaryClinton 🙏
— Hayden Panettiere (@haydenpanettier) October 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/kumailn/status/785305887883747328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
This is a bully. This is rudeness on display. I hope if our kids see this they know this is what a bully looks like. Teaching moment #debate
— Maria Shriver (@mariashriver) October 10, 2016
Hopefully someone is explaining all this to Melania right now. #Debates
— Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) October 10, 2016
Trump says 'just words, folks.' It's his accusation and his defence. Words don't matter. Facts don't matter. If they don't, we're all lost.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) October 10, 2016
The slight swaying in place — is Trump drugged? This has a Dayquil/Xanax feel. He's certainly not answering the question. #debates
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) October 10, 2016
God, I hope that the next GOP candidate in 2020 is not an imbecile only to elevate the national debate. Seriously, this is such a joke.
— Julia Louis-Dreyfus (@OfficialJLD) October 10, 2016
Didn't think I was capable of feeling hatred like this. The biggest insult to our country is this snorting piece of garbage.
— Amanda Seyfried (@AmandaSeyfried) October 10, 2016
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