Conservative circles rallied behind the acclaimed actor after the viral rumor surfaced online.
WASHINGTON, DC: Social media recently became abuzz with a fabricated story claiming that renowned Hollywood actor Denzel Washington publicly severed ties with the Democratic Party years ago. While the rumor provoked mixed reactions—with many users accepting it as fact and others urging caution—it quickly gained widespread traction.
Claim: Denzel Washington said that he ripped his Democratic Party card
According to a widely shared Facebook post, the Oscar winner allegedly declared, “I ripped up my Democratic Party card years ago.”
The post directed users to an article claiming this supposed admission finally settled long-standing debates regarding the actor’s political leanings.
The piece also alleged that Washington delivered these remarks during an exclusive private dinner, which was subsequently leaked by an anonymous journalist.
“He was very clear about it,” the reporter allegedly wrote, adding that the actor claimed he had not been a registered Democrat since 2003.
The story prompted numerous conservatives to voice solidarity with the 71-year-old star while heavily criticizing the Democratic Party.
Fact Check: The claim originated from a parody account
In reality, the claim is entirely untrue. There are no credible records or statements from the ‘Training Day’ star indicating he made such remarks.
A thorough search of major news and entertainment outlets yielded no coverage of the event, which undoubtedly would have made national headlines given Washington’s prominence. The alleged journalist’s quote is completely fabricated.
Furthermore, there is no official documentation proving Washington was ever a registered member of the Democratic Party, despite historical instances of him expressing support for Democratic candidates.
The rumor actually stems from ‘America’s Last Line Of Defense,’ a well-known Facebook parody page that explicitly states in its bio, “Nothing on this page is real.” Consequently, the claim is classified as satire created solely for online engagement.
This is not the first time Washington has been the target of fabricated political rumors; previous hoax claims suggesting he endorsed President Donald Trump have also been thoroughly debunked.
Denzel Washington once urged voters to reject party manipulation
Back during the 2016 presidential race, Washington publicly backed Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump, though his specific views regarding the 2024 election remain private.
During a 2024 interview, however, the actor cautioned voters against falling victim to political manipulation by either major party.
“You know, it’s so easy to stand outside America and say this and that. Turn around, you know? Pick a country. Any one,” he remarked.