According to Rob Reiner, Donald Trump’s supporters have damaged their reputation in popular opinion, and now they are negatively impacting Bluesky.
In a recent statement, the renowned director expressed his concerns about the presence of “MAGA scum” in Bluesky, the emerging competitor to Elon Musk’s X. According to him, these individuals have transformed the atmosphere at Bluesky into something detestable, filled with racism and malevolence.
After approximately 90 minutes, Reiner decided to seek solace and tranquility in a facility. During this time, he made it clear that he would not be accessible through his phone or social media. He emphasized the importance of finding calmness in order to heal his pain.
This platform is vile, racist and evil. It did not take long for MAGA scum to come spread their lies. — Rob Reiner (@robreiner.bsky.social) 2024-11-21T03:57:47.446Z
I have made the decision to take the next few days to check into a facility for peace and relaxation. No phones, social media , no trolls, just calmness to heal my pain. — Rob Reiner (@robreiner.bsky.social) 2024-11-21T05:23:35.317Z
Reiner’s decision to take a break from social media is quite noteworthy, especially considering how well things were going for him on Bluesky just a week ago.
Last week, Reiner expressed his decision to relocate here for a more positive and welcoming experience.
Since then, there have been evident changes, with Bluesky being affectionately referred to as “Blue Heaven” by numerous disenchanted left-leaning X users. The platform has experienced a significant increase in its user base since Election Day.
Many individuals have decided to abandon X due to Elon Musk’s support for president-elect Trump. Notable figures who have self-imposed X exiles include media pundits such as MSNBC’s Joy Reid, as well as actors Mark Hamill and Gabrielle Union, among others.
Reiner, a prominent figure in Hollywood, is known for his progressive views and has made several appearances on shows like “Real Time With Bill Maher” and MSNBC to express his Democratic beliefs.
After a two-week hiatus from posting on X, the director of “A Few Good Men” made a comeback on Wednesday to express his thoughts on Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris. In his post, he raised concerns about the implications of electing a Convicted Felon with Authoritarian tendencies and the potential delay in the return of democracy.
The actor emphasized the need for long-term solutions, such as Democrats re-adopting the 50 state strategy. He also highlighted the importance of establishing a competitive information distribution system to counteract the prevalent disinformation that is currently being disseminated to the American people.
Reiner boasts an impressive following of 2.3 million on X and a devoted fan base of 12,100 on Bluesky.
Despite the departure of several notable celebrities and journalists from X in the past two weeks, the app’s user base has remained steady. This can be attributed to a significant 27% increase in new downloads in the United States.