Hollywood’s shrinking political power exposed as embarrassed Dems shun A-listers: ‘A repudiation’

Democratic candidates kept their Los Angeles fundraising visits low-profile during the midterms, asking attendees not to post photos and seeking less media coverage. The article argues that Hollywood’s influence in national politics has diminished, and that Democrats’ strong election results without prominent celebrity campaigning may reinforce that shift.

Several candidates, including Jon Ossoff, James Talarico and Sherrod Brown, held smaller events that were deliberately kept out of the spotlight. Political figures and donors cited backlash against the image of Democrats as coastal elites, as well as disillusionment after Joe Biden’s 2024 campaign, as reasons for Hollywood’s retreat. The article also suggests Silicon Valley executives may face questions about their visible support for Donald Trump.