On Monday, a group of white men convened virtually to express their support for Vice President Kamala Harris, participating in a meeting that included numerous Hollywood celebrities. They were encouraged to actively counter the “Make America Great Again” movement, which the event’s organizers believe has appropriated concepts of masculinity.
The assembly, dubbed “White Dudes for Harris,” reportedly raised millions during the online session, as stated by organizer Ross Morales Rocketto. The fundraiser aimed to prevent the MAGA faction from intimidating fellow White men into endorsing a “hateful and divisive ideology.”
“Historically, when White men have organized, it often involved pointy hats,” Rocketto remarked, alluding to the Ku Klux Klan. “The evolution of our economy has unfortunately left many hard-working individuals, who strive to support their families, feeling neglected.”
“This shift is occurring alongside the fading myths of our upbringing that dictated our roles as protectors and providers in an economy that fails to sustain that ideal,” he continued.
‘WHITE DUDES FOR HARRIS’ TO HOST MEETING AFTER 160,000 WHITE WOMEN JOIN ‘KARENS FOR KAMALA’ ZOOM SESSION
Award-winning actor Jeff Bridges expressed his support for Kamala Harris during the White Dudes for Harris remote call. (White Dudes for Harris)
Among those showing support were several well-known figures who recognized their racial identity while endorsing Harris, including Academy Award-winning actor Jeff Bridges. “I’m white. I’m a dude, and I support Harris,” he stated. “It’s less about fighting and more about surrendering to our higher principles and how we envision the future.” He added, “That’s just my take on it.”
“As the dude might say: ‘That’s just my opinion, man,’” Bridges quipped, referencing his role as the slacker Jeff Lebowski in “The Big Lebowski.”
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, who previously withdrew from considerations as a potential running mate for Harris, also spoke. “True men respect women, their choices, and their careers,” he remarked.
Other participants included actor Bradley Whitford, who welcomed the “variety of whiteness” present, likening it to a “rainbow of beige.” The lineup also featured Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Mark Hamill, along with labor leaders and elected officials such as Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif.
‘WHITE DUDES FOR HARRIS’ TO HOST MEETING AFTER 160,000 WHITE WOMEN JOIN ‘KARENS FOR KAMALA’ ZOOM SESSION
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to supporters during a campaign event at Resorts World Las Vegas on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. On Monday, the “White Dudes for Harris” gathering sought donations and backing for the vice president. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker humorously noted he would be participating in another call dubbed “Couches Against Trump, better known as CATS,” in response to Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance’s comments regarding prominent Democrats as “childless cat ladies.”
In the lead-up to the meeting, social media users derided “White Dudes for Harris,” with critics labeling the participants as soft and weak. “This will be the most Beta gathering in history,” one commenter stated.
Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu encouraged White men to broaden their perspectives and stop viewing themselves as victims. “To the White men of America, consider this: the notion that when others gain, we lose, and vice versa, is simply not accurate,” he asserted.
Actor Josh Gad shared his feelings during the “White Dudes for Harris” remote session on Monday. (White Dudes for Harris)
Josh Gad, an actor who expressed his emotional turmoil during Trump’s 2016 election victory, criticized the Republican National Convention and its celebrity attendees. “They have Kid Rock, Kevin Sorbo, and a dolphin aficionado, while we have the Hulk, Luke Skywalker, and Mayor Pete (Buttigieg). That’s pretty cool,” Gad remarked.
Meanwhile, women who have spoken at Harris events have occasionally criticized White women collectively. Shannon Watts, founder of “Moms Demand Action” who organized a White women for Harris call, stated, “Unfortunately, a majority of White women vote for Republicans, often subconsciously believing that benefiting from our privilege and support systems rooted in White supremacy and patriarchy serves us best.”
A TikTok influencer urged White women to leverage their “privilege” during a Kamala Harris call on Thursday.
She echoed similar sentiments on Monday, stating during the Women for Harris call that “Historically, the majority of White women in this country have voted contrary to the needs of marginalized groups, including in the last two presidential elections.”
However, the most controversial remarks came from TikTok influencer Arielle Fodor, who spoke at Thursday’s gathering for White women.
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“We are here because… BIPOC women have called on us, as White women, to take action,” she asserted. “We must use our privilege to create positive change. If you find yourself interrupting or speaking on behalf of BIPOC individuals or, heaven forbid, trying to correct them, take a moment to pause and instead listen actively.”
“As White individuals, we have much to learn and unlearn, so it’s vital to address our blind spots. We hold responsibility for this,” she noted, urging White women to focus on utilizing their perceived privilege.
