Is Tom Hanks a Republican or Democrat?
FOR decades beloved actor Tom Hanks has been outspoken about his political views.
In 2018, he teamed up with Michelle Obama to encourage individuals to register to vote.
In 2008, Hanks took to his MySpace account and uploaded a video detailing his support for Barack Obama.
"Hello, I'm Tom Hanks, and I want Barack Obama to be the next president of our country. As official celebrity I know my endorsement has just made your mind up for you," Hanks said in the video.
"History with a capital H is going to be made this November, no matter who the president-elect is.
"I want Barack Obama to be president of this country, a country that once said people of his skin color were only three-fifths of a human being," the actor added.
In the same video he spoke highly of Harry Truman, Franklin D Roosevelt and John F Kennedy, all former Democratic presidents.
In the past, he's donated to a number of Democratic campaigns, including Obama's presidential campaign, and Joe Biden in 2019.
Was Tom Hanks at Bob Dole's funeral?
The Academy Award-winning actor was spotted at former Senator Bob Dole's funeral. He was seen sitting next to Today anchor Savannah Guthrie.
President Joe Biden spoke at Dole's funeral.
Social media users took to Twitter to discuss Hanks' attendance at the funeral.
Some users posted photos of the actor sitting with others.
"Tom Hanks worked with Bob Dole to help raise money for the WWII Memorial after filming Saving Private Ryan and was there when I covered the dedication for WBZ in 2004," reporter Paula Ebben tweeted.
"Is that Tom Hanks sitting next to Savannah Guthrie?" a social media user asked.
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