Scottish actor Brian Cox has launched a blistering attack on President Donald Trump and what he describes as the 'insidious' patriarchy in the United States. In an interview with The Times of London, the 79-year-old Succession star did not hold back, calling for more women in political power.
Cox argued that the patriarchy in America is 'invasive' and 'insidious,' adding that 'they don't like women' and will not allow a woman to become president in the foreseeable future. He cited Hillary Clinton's 2016 loss to Trump as evidence, saying, 'The patriarchy is a f***ing mess, and it's the patriarchy that got us into the position that we're in at the moment.' He concluded, 'Give it over to the women.'
Turning his ire on Trump, Cox declared that the president 'doesn't give a s*** about the people' and is motivated solely by 'sheer f***ing greed.' He dismissed the idea that Trump is liberating anyone as 'a nonsense,' adding that 'greed permeates through society.'
Cox, known for his outspokenness, also reflected on his blunt nature. When asked if it had cost him friendships, he laughed and said his wife warns him to be careful, but he retorts, 'F*** it, I don't want to be careful any more! I'll be 80 this year.'
The actor is currently promoting his directorial debut, Glenrothan, a comedy-drama set in a Scottish whiskey distillery, which he describes as a 'love letter to Scotland.' The film, co-starring Alan Cumming, is due for release in UK and Irish cinemas on April 17.
