What Dean Cain said about Trump and 'woke' Superman
Here's what he's previously said about President Donald Trump and the latest portrayal of "Superman" starring David Corenswet, the most recent 'Man of Steel."
Opinion: Superman and the American flag once stood for same things. MAGA changed that.
Latest 'woke' Superman
Cain, whose comments come amid upped ICE scrutiny in recent months, recently criticized the direction Hollywood has taken Superman, calling its latest portrayal "woke," according to an interview with TMZ.
The day the movie hit theaters, The White House released a photo of a fake movie poster depicting the president as Superman.
THE SYMBOL OF HOPE.
TRUTH. JUSTICE. THE AMERICAN WAY.
SUPERMAN TRUMP. ???????? pic.twitter.com/fwFWeYonAq — The White House (@WhiteHouse) July 11, 2025
"I love President Trump. I've been friends with him forever," Variety reported Cain said. "Trump is actually one of the most empathetic, wonderful, generous people you'll ever meet."
During a June 10 interview on "Piers Morgan Uncensored," Cain called the new movie's recurring plot theme "needs saving."
"James Gunn and his decision to make Ma and Pa Kent the stupid rednecks. That's a choice," Cain told Morgan. "Superman has to be saved, like, repeatedly? Look, don't try and make it all woke and crazy. Keep that character as the way I like him as true justice and the American way."
USA TODAY has reached out to representatives for Cain and ICE for comment.
JOIN ICE!!
We need your help to protect ???????? pic.twitter.com/cXcUaDcDhY — Dean Cain (@RealDeanCain) August 5, 2025
Contributing: USA TODAY's Edward Segarra and Brian Truitt
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.
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