Jason Bateman Faces Backlash Over Trump Critique

Jason Bateman has found himself in hot water after taking a jab at Donald Trump supporters, calling them “insulated from the facts and common sense.” The star of Ozark stirred up controversy during an appearance on The Best People with Nicole Wallace in June 2025, expressing his fascination with the sheer number of people willing to vote for Trump again. “It’s a mystery,” he said, reflecting on the 80 million voters ready to pull the lever for the former president.

Bateman’s critique didn’t sit well with Fox News personalities, particularly Kennedy—real name Lisa Kennedy Montgomery—who took to the airwaves to fire back at him. “Shut your pretty mouth,” she advised bluntly, suggesting he stick to acting instead of sharing his political opinions.

But she wasn’t the only one taking aim. Greg Gutfeld weighed in during an episode of The Five, arguing that Bateman should focus on his sister, Justine Bateman, who has come forward as a vocal Trump supporter. “He should be talking about his sister, who understands the Trump voter,” Gutfeld insisted, implying that Justine has the clarity Jason seems to lack. He further remarked that she broke out of the same bubble Jason now occupies.

Gutfeld bluntly branded Jason a “moron,” inferring that his sheltered views reflect a profound disconnect from reality. Former White House press secretary Dana Perino also jumped into the fray, highlighting Biden’s own “insulated” situation. “Who was the most insulated last year? It was Joe Biden,” she stated, dismissing Bateman’s arguments as part of a larger misunderstanding of the political landscape.

Paul Mauro continued the attack with a fiery rant, stating, “Hollywood, we don’t care what you think.” He ridiculed Bateman for leveraging his “good looks” as an actor to propagate opinions, asserting that actors should stick to entertaining rather than pontificating. “Juggle, tell a joke, do a back flip, do something!” he exclaimed, underscoring the disdain many feel toward celebrity political commentary.

As Mauro wrapped up his spirited takedown, Perino, who was caught slightly off guard by his comments, interjected, pointing out her own experience reading off a teleprompter. But Mauro quickly shut her down, reiterating, “We don’t care. Move on.”