Dennis Quaid Rallies for Trump at Coachella: ‘Time to Pick a Side’
Actor Dennis Quaid, who plays Ronald Reagan in the film ‘Reagan,’ endorsed former President Donald Trump at a rally today (Sat.) in Coachella. The state, as has been widely reported by the media, is a Democratic one and Quaid reminded those in attendance to pick sides on what he deemed an era similar to that of President Ronald Reagan.
Parallels of Reagan and Trump
Quaid, who will be seen portraying Ronald Reagan in the upcoming 2024 biopic, said that he admires Reagan and called him his “favorite president of the 20th century.” He found echoes of the problems that persisted before and after Reagan’s election to those currently troubling America like inflation, an emboldened Soviet Union and the Iran hostage crisis. “Back then, it was election time,” Quaid said of the political context during 1980. This is a self-professed “favorite president of the 21st century” being compared to Trump.
Economic Worries and Energy Policies
Quaid emphasized what he described as the contrasting energy agendas from Trump and his presidency. “Four years ago, we were energy independent under President Trump,” he said. He condemned the recent policy of closing pipelines and importing oil from countries such as Saudi Arabia and Venezuela instead, saying that it made America reliant on foreign oil.
Thoughts on Foreign Policy and Security
He also talked foreign policy, especially on the matter of Trump’s Middle East legacy where he praised him for bringing peace to ancient foes through The Abraham Accords. Current U.S. policies have funded these conflicts, he claimed. Quaid, who is rabidly pro-Trump and conservative — he has appeared at numerous rallies for Trump during the 2020 presidential campaign—contrasted how President Donald Trump would execute a troop pullout with American lives still in danger versus our botched last exit from Afghanistan. “One of those deals was negotiated by what appears to be an idiot,” railed Quaid as Jack Wilson, referring to President Joe Biden’s Taliban agreement.“The other had honor and order…that doesn’t come free.”
The Border Wars and Immigration Narrative
Quaid expressed concerns over border security, and the requirement of voter ID–for which he called for more stringent requirements. But he wrapped up his address with a personal tale about his housekeeper, Josie, who lived in the U.S. for more than 10 years illegally. She recalled how he became her sponsor so she could get a green card and eventually vote for Trump.
Conclusion: A Call to Action
Quaid concluded the rally by telling the crowd to “Make your choice” come Election Day. The speech leaned on law, order and American values as a counterpoint to his caustic complaints about alleged negativity from Democrats. “God bless you and God bless America,” he told the audience.
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