Richard Gere didn’t hold back, delivering a scathing assessment of President Donald Trump in a recent interview.

Speaking to a European outlet, Gere described Trump as a “dark presence” and warned that, in his view, the country has deteriorated rapidly under his leadership — saying it happened in just a matter of months.

The remarks are part of a broader pattern of outspoken criticism from public figures, as tensions around politics, leadership, and the direction of the U.S. continue to intensify.