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Using vivid imagery, Ruffalo described the aftermath of loss as a period of vulnerability—"sometimes you have to spend a little time in bed before it happens." This metaphor highlights the importance of processing grief and allowing oneself the space to mourn before rebuilding. The actor painted a picture of someone sitting in tears, mourning not just a political figure but the broader implications of this defeat.
The emotional toll of political upheaval
He expressed fears that many share—namely, the potential rollback of rights and values championed by previous administrations and activists. Ruffalo's words reflect a collective mourning for the ideals many hold dear, as well as anxiety over what the future might hold under Trump's leadership.