Okay folks you know Ellen Pompeo right? Meredith Grey herself! Well she's got a brand new TV series coming out called " Good American Family ." But when she went on "The View" to chat about it things took a turn from Hollywood to political real quick. Let's break down what happened when Pompeo's TV promo turned into a bit of a Trump critique.
'Good American Family': More Than Just TV Drama It's About Rushing to Judgment and Empathy
So Ellen was on "The View" to talk about "Good American Family" which is set to drop on Hulu. The show is based on the real and pretty wild story of Natalia Grace. Natalia is a woman with a rare type of dwarfism who was adopted from Ukraine. The family who adopted her later claimed she was actually an adult pretending to be a child and things got seriously messy.
When asked about the show and what she hopes people take away from it Ellen got pretty thoughtful. She said she hopes viewers will think twice before "rush[ing] to judgment." It sounds like the show really digs into how we see things at "face value" and maybe need to be a bit more understanding. Pompeo emphasized that we all could use "a lot more empathy right now." It seems like "Good American Family" is going to be more than just a juicy drama it might make you think a bit too.
Pompeo's Trump Critique on 'The View': Why Are 'Old White Men' the Only Felons Allowed?
Then things got political. Ellen paused and then brought up Donald Trump. She referenced his 34-count conviction from May 2024 in the hush-money trial. And then she asked a pretty pointed question: "Why are old white men the only ones who are allowed to be felons? No one else can stay in this country if they're a felon but somehow..." she trailed off letting the implication hang in the air.
Her comment came right as there's a lot of talk about deportations under the Trump administration. Reports were coming out about immigrants being transferred to El Salvador even after a judge tried to temporarily stop deportations. It sounds like Pompeo was drawing a line between how felons are treated depending on who they are in America and who is being targeted for deportation.
Ana Navarro one of the Republican panelists on "The View" jumped in with a quip about Trump's makeup adding "He's not even that white. Have you seen the amount of makeup he wears?" It was a moment of political commentary mixed with daytime TV banter.
'The View' and Trump: A History of Criticism and Political Hot Takes
If you watch "The View" regularly you know they are not shy about talking politics and especially not shy about criticizing Donald Trump. The hosts both past and present have been pretty vocal about their issues with his policies since he first took office. Remember Rosie O'Donnell? She even said in a TikTok video that she moved to Ireland with her son partly to get away from Trump's America. So Pompeo's comments fit right in with the usual discussions on "The View" which often tackles current events and political debates head-on.
Key Takeaways: Ellen Pompeo 'Good American Family' and Political Commentary on 'The View'
- "Good American Family" is Ellen Pompeo's new Hulu series: It dramatizes the real-life story of Natalia Grace.
- Show explores themes of empathy and not rushing to judgment: Pompeo hopes audiences reflect on these themes.
- Pompeo critiqued Trump on "The View": She questioned why "old white men" felons are treated differently than other felons facing deportation.
- Comment made amid Trump administration's deportation policies: Her remarks came as deportations were a hot topic in the news.
- "The View" is known for its criticism of Trump: Pompeo's comments align with the show's political stance.
From Grey's Anatomy to 'The View' Ellen Pompeo Using Her Platform for More Than Just TV Promo
So there you have it. Ellen Pompeo went on "The View" to promote her new show "Good American Family" but ended up making some pretty pointed political comments too. It shows that she is not just focused on her acting career but also paying attention to what is happening in the world and using her platform to speak her mind. Whether you agree with her politics or not it's clear Ellen Pompeo is not afraid to get real and have conversations that go beyond just entertainment. And "Good American Family"? Sounds like it might be a show that makes you think as well as keep you hooked.