As Trump rose in the ranks, all the way to the White House, Redford wasn’t shy of expressing his views on the president. Several times, he delivered criticism, and even warnings about the former real estate mogul.

In 2015, three years before Trump won the PResidential Election against Hillary Clinton, Redford appeared on Larry King NOw. He was asked about Trump. stating, “Look he’s got such a big foot in his mouth, I’m not sure you’re going to get it out. But on the other hand, I’m glad he’s in there.”

Robert Redford continued: “I’m glad he’s in there because him being the way he is, and saying what he says the way he says it, I think shakes things up and I think that’s very needed. Because on the other side, it’s so bland, it’s so boring, it’s so empty.”

Donald Trump, who also isn’t shy of responding to such criticism, quickly answered. On X, then Twitter, he responded to Redford’s comments.

“Wow! Such nice words from Robert Redford on my running for President. Thank you, Robert,” Trump said.

“Degrades everything he touches”

As per Newsweek, Redford’s spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter at thetime that the actors’ comment wasn’t an indication that he supported Trump, but rather that he got enjoyment from Donald as a character.