Carl Reiner says his personal goal is to “stick around until 2020” so he can vote against President Donald Trump.
“I’ve seen a lot of things in my lifetime. I lived through the Great Depression. I served in World War II in our fight to defeat fascism. I’ve seen the invention of television and performed on television even before my family owned one,” the 96-year-old legendary comedian explained in a video encouraging people to vote in the midterms, according to a Fox News report published Thursday. (RELATED: Taylor Swift Takes A Great Gamble By Getting Political. Will It Work?)
Actor Carl Reiner speaks at the American Film Institute’s 43rd Life Achievement Award at the Dolby theatre in Hollywood, California June 4, 2015. Actor Steve Martin was honored with the award. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
“But what I’ve never seen is the American people being lied to every single day about everything,” he added. “Lies about climate change. Lies about protecting Medicare and Social Security. Lies about Russia attacking our elections. Lies about protecting people with preexisting conditions.”
What is on my mind will be coming out of my mouth as you watch this: pic.twitter.com/fZkyGg8rlU
— carl reiner (@carlreiner) October 30, 2018
Reiner continued, “In my 96 and a half years, I’ve seen a lot of things. But the one thing I cannot bear to see is America being destroyed by racism, fear-mongering and lies. Fortunately, there is something we can do about that. On November 6, we can vote for elected officials who will hold this president accountable.”
“And after we’ve done that, my personal goal will be to stick around until 2020 and vote to make sure we have a decent, moral, law-abiding citizen in Washington who will make us all proud again to live in America,” the TV legend concluded.
The creator of “The Dick Van Dyke” show joins a growing list of celebrities, like Taylor Swift, Oprah Winfrey and his son Rob Reiner, who have spoken out against Trump and encouraged their supporters to vote against Republicans in the midterm election.