Patricia Heaton Criticizes Media for Fear-Mongering and Voter Denigration

Actress Patricia Heaton, known for her role in the popular TV show “Everybody Loves Raymond,” has recently spoken out against what she perceives as fear-mongering and voter denigration by the mainstream media. In a video posted to the social media platform X over the weekend, Heaton addressed the inflammatory rhetoric surrounding the 2024 election outcome, particularly targeting President-elect Trump‘s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris.

Heaton accused media “extremists” of spreading fear and denigrating voters by suggesting that Trump’s win poses a significant threat to their way of life. She criticized the media for telling women that they would face severe consequences, such as the loss of reproductive rights, and for labeling voters who supported Trump as “uneducated.” Heaton emphasized the need for media figures to retract their fear-mongering statements and reassure the public that things will be okay.

Her comments come amidst a wave of reactions from left-leaning Americans who are distraught over Trump’s landslide victory. Some women have taken to social media to express their fears, with some even shaving their heads or vowing to cut off sexual relationships with men in protest. Heaton addressed these reactions, urging people not to make politics or identity groups their “religion” and instead to put their faith in a higher power.

Heaton’s video was recorded shortly after her return from a visit to Israel, where she learned of the election results. She described the outcome as “very good for the Jewish people.” The 2024 election saw Trump win all key swing states, leading to a Republican victory that also flipped the Senate and potentially maintained control of the House of Representatives).