Nick Offerman has revealed that some of his closest friends and family are ardent supporters of Donald Trump, describing them as "some of the best people" in his life. The 55-year-old actor, best known for playing Ron Swanson in the comedy series Parks and Recreation, said he is grateful for these relationships as they help him avoid falling into a "binary trap" of animosity towards those with opposing views.
In an interview with The iPaper, Offerman explained how he engages in conversations with Trump-voting loved ones, telling them they are "great" people he admires but believes they are "getting bad information." The exchange often ends with them shaking their heads and suggesting he is the one being misled, he added.
The actor also addressed how some right-wing fans have co-opted his Parks and Recreation character Ron Swanson as a conservative icon. Offerman noted that Swanson, a gruff, gun-owning libertarian, would have "despised" Trump, calling the former president an "absolute idiot" for entering public service and for his disrespect toward women.
Offerman reflected on playing politically complex roles, including a MAGA plumber in the 2023 film Origin and an autocratic president in this year's Civil War. He said he does not yearn to play specific ideologies but aims to serve writing that helps audiences evolve.
