‘Washed up' Hollywood actor Sean Penn blasted for unhinged Donald Trump rant
Social media users have blasted Hollywood actor Sean Penn following his recent rant against US President Donald Trump.
Penn appeared on 'The Jim Acosta Show' alongside Jim Acosta and Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell on Thursday.
During his appearance on the show, the actor revealed that Trump reminds him of a murderer who 'might try and destroy the world'.
Penn's comments were blasted on social media, with X users mocking the actor's political opinions.
'Sean Penn is washed up Hollywood trash,' wrote one user.
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