Jane Fonda Criticizes Democratic Leaders, Relaunches Committee for First Amendment

Actress and political activist Jane Fonda criticized current Democratic Party leaders as "not good enough" in their efforts to oppose President Donald Trump, urging for leadership change if necessary. She promoted the relaunch of the Committee for the First Amendment, originally founded by her father Henry Fonda and other Hollywood figures in 1947 to oppose political repression during the McCarthy era. Fonda expressed concerns about Trump amassing power in ways that threaten democracy, including the unprecedented threat to deploy troops in Democratic cities and attempts to control the Federal Reserve. The revitalized group has attracted support from nearly 600 Hollywood celebrities, including Natalie Portman, Ben Stiller, Viola Davis, and Barbra Streisand, who are committed to defending constitutional rights through creative, nonviolent means. Fonda emphasized the movement's focus on unity, love, and solidarity, aiming to provide a model of peaceful resistance while also supporting electoral efforts to bring new leadership to the Democratic Party. The effort also responds to recent controversies, such as the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel, seen as an example of attempts to censor dissenting voices.