Susan Sarandon under fire for sharing message comparing recent NYPD funeral to ‘fascism’ | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV
Susan Sarandon, 75, is an advocated to end the death penalty and mass incarceration in America, with a deep rooted interest in politics. The Hollywood actress has come under fire for sharing a post referring to the amount of police officers at a funeral for a fellow police officer.
On the eve of police officer Wilbert Mora’s funeral, Susan tweeted a picture of last week’s funeral procession on Fifth Avenue, with the caption: “I am going to tell my kids this is what facisim looks like.” (sic)
Above the photo, flames surrounded a question, reading: “So, if all these cops weren’t needed for CRIME that day, doesn’t that mean they aren’t needed ANY day?”
The post was originally made by podcaster Danny Haiphong.
Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora were shot dead in East Harlem while responding to a domestic call earlier this month.
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ThomB01 commented: “It wasn’t a ‘demonstration’ it was a freaking FUNERAL, and they were off duty.”
Express.co.uk has contacted Susan’s reps for comment.
The Thelma & Louise star is a vocal critic of the US police force, having taken part in the Black Lives Matter protests against police brutality in 2020.
During the protests she messaged former mayor Bill de Blasio “shame on you” after he lauded the NYPD for exercising “tremendous restraint overall” during the protests.
The city Department of Investigation later criticised police for using excessive force.
Bill then apologised for how the NYPD treated protesters.
Susan is known for her social and political activism, and was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 1999.
She also received the Action Against Hunger Humanitarian Award in 2006.
The actress also has a series of accolades under her belt including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, six Primetime Emmy Awards, and nine Golden Globe awards.
