Dennis Quaid calls Hollywood 'far Left', says Trump is 'genuine'

The actor, who played President Reagan, shared his political views in a recent interview.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Actor Dennis Quaid has spoken out about the current political climate in the US, saying he believes Hollywood has shifted too far to the Left in recent years. Quaid, who portrayed President Ronald Reagan in a 2024 biopic, described President Donald Trump as 'really genuine' and 'incredibly funny' in an interview with Pastor Greg Laurie. The 71-year-old actor said he considers himself a 'common-sense independent' who leans more conservative, and he praised Trump's energy and approachability.

Why it matters

Quaid's comments reflect a growing divide in Hollywood, where many celebrities have taken more progressive political stances. His praise of Trump also stands in contrast to the views of many in the entertainment industry, highlighting the diversity of political opinions among actors and public figures.

The details

In the interview, Quaid agreed with Laurie's observation that political labels have shifted significantly, with positions once considered moderate now perceived as more conservative. Quaid said he's 'for common sense' rather than aligning strictly with Republicans or Democrats. He described Trump as 'surprisingly approachable and very funny' and 'a genuine person' who wouldn't be president if he wasn't genuine. Quaid also spoke about his approach to playing Reagan, saying he aimed to portray the former president's humanity beyond just the political events of his presidency.

  • The interview with Quaid took place earlier this week.

The players

Dennis Quaid

A 71-year-old American actor who portrayed President Ronald Reagan in a 2024 biopic.

Greg Laurie

A pastor who interviewed Quaid on his show 'The Greg Laurie Show'.

Donald Trump

The current President of the United States, whom Quaid described as 'really genuine' and 'incredibly funny'.

Ronald Reagan

The 40th President of the United States, whom Quaid portrayed in a 2024 biopic.

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What they’re saying

“You can't do that”

— Dennis Quaid, Actor (Variety)

“I'm a common-sense independent, myself”

— Dennis Quaid, Actor (Variety)

“He wouldn't be president if he wasn't genuine. The people who voted for him, they know that he has their best interests at heart, that he is a genuine person.”

— Dennis Quaid, Actor (Variety)

“I've never seen anybody with that kind of energy. People say that about me, but he's really got a lot of energy.”

— Dennis Quaid, Actor (Variety)

The takeaway

Quaid's comments highlight the political divide in Hollywood, where many celebrities have taken more progressive stances, while Quaid himself considers himself a 'common-sense independent' who leans more conservative. His praise of President Trump's 'genuineness' and 'energy' stands in contrast to the views of many in the entertainment industry.