Ben Affleck Expresses Disillusionment With Political Corruption

WHO:

NY Post - Ben Affleck, actor, who previously campaigned for Al Gore and Barack Obama.

WHAT:

NY Post - Affleck expressed that he is now "averse" to politics due to feelings of disillusionment.

Fox News - Affleck described U.S. politics as "terrible" and "tawdry" while promoting his new movie "Animals," in which he plays an L.A. mayoral candidate.

WHY:

NY Post - Affleck cited "hypocrisy, corruption and failure" in politics as reasons for his disillusionment.

(UPDATED October 12, 2026 07:31 UTC)

Ben Affleck, the actor known for his previous support of Al Gore and Barack Obama, has expressed that he is now "averse" to politics, citing feelings of disillusionment. While promoting his new movie "Animals," in which he portrays an L.A. mayoral candidate, Affleck described U.S. politics as "terrible" and "tawdry." He pointed to "hypocrisy, corruption and failure" as the reasons behind his disillusionment with the political landscape.