Alan Cumming Calls Trump's America 'A Fascist Country,' Praises Scotland's Values
By
Lee Moran
Plain bagel done well. Pleasantly substantive.
Summary
Alan Cumming, host of "The Traitors" and longtime LGBTQ+ advocate, criticizes the United States under President Donald Trump, calling it "a fascist country." He expresses relief at spending more time in Scotland, where the show is filmed, and praises the Scottish government for aligning with his values. Cumming contrasts the kindness he feels in Scotland with the political climate in the U.S.
Key quotes
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To feel the kindness that I feel around me in Scotland and for it not to be seen as a weakness is so affirming.
It's horrible.
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