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Leonardo DiCaprio endorses Kamala Harris for president
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Leonardo DiCaprio endorses Kamala Harris for president

Leonardo DiCaprio he approves Kamala Harris for president, the Oscar-winning actor voiced his support for the Democratic nominee in a video Friday.

“Climate change is killing the earth and ruining our economy, we need a bold step forward to save our economy, the planet and ourselves,” DiCaprio said. video posted on Instagram. “That’s why I’m voting for Kamala Harris.”

DiCaprio, a longtime advocate for addressing the climate crisishas supported Democratic candidates in the past. In early 2020, he attended a fundraiser for Joe Biden at the home of former Paramount Pictures head Sherry Lansing.

His Instagram caption cited the recent devastation from Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. In the video, DiCaprio praised Harris’ ambitious goals to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and help build a green economy. He also noted her involvement in the transition Inflation Reduction Act. As vice president, Harris voted to kill President Joe Biden’s landmark climate law, which passed with only Democratic support.

With less than two weeks until Election Day, Harris has received the support of many big-name entertainers, including Taylor Swift, Oprah Winfrey, Meryl Streep, Chris Rock and George Clooney.

Vice had a rally on Thursday night in suburban Atlanta with former President Barack Obama and musician Bruce Springsteen. Beyoncé, whose song is “Freedom.” a Harris campaign anthemit is expected to be at Harris’ rally in Houston on Friday, The Associated Press reported Thursday.

Republican candidate of Donald Trump Celebrity endorsers include Elon Musk, Dennis Quaid, Roseanne Barr and Kid Rock. In December 2016, DiCaprio and the head of his eponymous foundation met with then-President-elect Trump to discuss how environmental jobs could boost the economy.