Megan Fox clarifies Donald Trump comments following backlash: ‘That was an observable fact. Not my opinion’
Fox sat in the same row as Trump at a recent UFC fight
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Megan Fox has clarified her comments about Donald Trump after they sparked confusion among fans.
During her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Monday (12 July), Fox recalled her recent experience attending the UFC 264 match in Las Vegas.
“I was in a row with Bieber, and Trump was also in my row,” said the actor. “He had like 30 secret service with him.”
The 35-year-old told guest host Arsenio Hall: “He was a legend. That arena was very supportive of Trump when he came in.”
Following the episode’s broadcast, Fox’s remarks were interpreted by some fans as support for the former US president.
The Jennifer’s Body star has since clarified her comments in a post on her Instagram story on Wednesday night (14 July), stating that her description of Trump as a “legend” was an “observable fact” and “not my opinion”.
“I do not align myself with any political party or individual politicians,” said Fox. “I never said Donald Trump is a legend. I said he was a legend… in that arena (key part of the sentence).”
The actor continued: “The arena was filled with UFC fight fans. Many of them clearly Republican based off the insane crowd reaction he received walking into the T-Mobile venue.”
“That was an observable fact. Not my opinion,” she said.
The New Girl star added that the quick criticism of her remarks are the result of an “uneducated, mid-evil [sic], pitchfork carrying, burn a witch at the stake mentality”.
Elsewhere during the interview, Fox also revealed that she took the hallucinogenic drug ayahuasca while in Costa Rica with her partner, rapper Machine Gun Kelly.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments