Zachary Levi reveals why publicly endorsing Donald Trump was more important than saving his career

Zachary Levi reveals why publicly endorsing Donald Trump was more important than saving his career

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Zachary Levi explained why it was more “important” to openly support Donald Trump than to worry about his career during his recent appearance on ‘The Megyn Kelly Show’.

The ‘Shazam’ star claimed that he felt “at peace” when he endorsed the MAGA spearhead for president in 2024, as per The Independent.

Zachary Levi ‘felt peace’ after publicly endorsing Donald Trump for president

The 44-year-old actor, who opposed Covid-19 vaccines in 2023, has since turned into a vocal supporter of Donald Trump and the MAGA movement.

Levi, who previously backed Robert F Kennedy Jr, was among several famous individuals who threw their support behind the 78-year-old for the 2024 election.

During his appearance on SiriusXM’s ‘The Megyn Kelly Show’ to promote his new film, ‘The Unbreakable Boy’, recalled being invited by Tulsi Gabbard to mediate a town hall that she and RFK Jr were hosting in support of Trump.

Despite being initially hesitant, the actor said that after participating in the town hall, he “felt peace because I knew that this was more important than saving my career.”

AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 16: Zachary Levi attends A Toast To Texas Film Honoring Glen Powell at Troublemaker Studios on May 16, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Saucedo/Getty Images)

Zachary Levi attends A Toast To Texas Film Honoring Glen Powell at Troublemaker Studios on May 16, 2024 in Austin, Texas.

“I think we too often fall into these paradigms, these thought processes of self-preservation, and it is not good,” Levi explained.

“We need to be wise and we want to survive and we want to live and flourish and all those things, but we can’t merely make decisions off of, ‘Well I hope nothing bad happens to me.’ You got to sacrifice,'” he added.

Levi publicly endorsed Trump at a Michigan rally in September 2024 before facilitating a discussion between Gabbard and RFK Jr, as per Variety.

He further told Megyn Kelly, “What am I really afraid of at the end of the day? That I’m somehow going to lose jobs in an industry that I already believe is completely falling apart and that won’t even be creating jobs for me in a few years anyway?”

Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump gives a thumbs up as he arrives for a campaign rally at the Mosack Group warehouse on September 25, 2024 in Mint Hill, North Carolina. Trump continues to campaign in battleground swing states ahead of the November 5 presidential election. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Donald Trump gives a thumbs up as he arrives for a campaign rally at the Mosack Group warehouse on September 25, 2024, in Mint Hill, North Carolina.

“If I lose all of my acting career, and I hope I don’t, and so far I haven’t…  But none of that matters. If the world goes off a cliff, what does it matter?” Levi added.

He assured the conservative commentator that since taking office Trump has been “doing what he said he was going to do.”

“And more than that, these are some of the things I was kind of even secretly hoping he was going to do because, damn it, we do deserve to know what’s going on,” the ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon’ actor stated.

Levi previously said he was putting his career at risk when he endorsed Trump for president, citing the fact that “Hollywood is a very, very liberal town.”

Internet divided as Zachary Levi defends his choice to endorse Donald Trump

Netizens were split over Zachary Levi’s remarks about publicly endorsing Donald Trump for president. While some agreed with him, others felt he was exaggerating when he said the endorsement was more important than his career.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 14: Zachary Levi attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Warner Bros.'

Zachary Levi attends the Los Angeles Premiere of ‘Shazam! Fury Of The Gods’ at the Regency Village Theatre on March 14, 2023, in Los Angeles, California.

One wrote, “Watched this last nignt. This whole episode was so good. Thanks, Zachary, for sharing your story. Had me in tears several times. God’s timing is perfect. Can’t wait to watch your new movie.”

Amother added, “The Lord is speaking to the hearts of His children in a big way in this season. Thank you @ZacharyLevi for sharing your testimony and being obedient with your faith. Thank you for being a leader and a follower of Jesus.”

“Great video. The messages from Megyn and Levi are so positive, I’m bookmarking for future reference,” one more said, while an individual expressed, “Loved listening to Zachary Levi on the show. Very interesting, seems like a great guy, outstanding show today.”

“Honestly cracking up at Zachary Levi framing his support of Trump as ‘walking with God’ and making sure he doesn’t ‘lose [his] soul.’ ‘If the world goes off a cliff, what does it matter?’ Dude, do you not see how Trump is literally the person doing the pushing? I have to laugh,” expressed a person who was skeptical of Levi’s remarks.

Another said, “In what world is supporting a politician more important than having a career?? I don’t know any politician, right or left, that’s worth that.”

One more offered, “Do you two understand what ‘cognitive dissonance’ is? Because both of you exhibit classic signs. The issue isn’t your end game. You want what many others want. Your preferred vehicle IS THE ISSUE, however, because Trump is no messiah. He’s the corrupted version of your hopes.”

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