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The most striking aspect of these reactions is the tone of disdain and contempt expressed toward ordinary Americans, perceived by Hollywood as disconnected, uneducated, or even deplorable. Celebrity critiques often echoed themes of elitism, with stars suggesting that the “elite” culture had lost touch with the grassroots. This alienation was vividly illustrated by the fact that many celebrities publicly wished for Trump’s defeat but seemed genuinely unable to understand why the American electorate chose differently.