Hollywood Legend, 79, Sends Bold Political Message That Has Fans Declaring Her a ‘National Treasure’ originally appeared on Parade.
Bette Midler sent a bold political message involving Donald Trump that left fans declaring her a “national treasure.”
On Tuesday, July 8, the Hocus Pocus star, 79, took to Instagram with a blunt declaration about Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson in the wake of Trump’s “big beautiful bill” being signed into law.
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In text on a photo of Johnson, Middler wrote his name followed by, “Because Trump’s b—s won’t lick themselves.”
See Middler’s blunt declaration here.
Fans of the Hello, Dolly! Tony winner promptly flooded her comments with their amused reactions.
One Instagram user declared, “🤭😂🔥👏❤️ Ms. Midler, you are a national treasure!!”
Someone else shared, “Best post EVER.”
Another follower echoed, “This is my Christmas card 🙌🏽.”
A different follower wrote, “This made my morning 😂😂😂.”
Meanwhile, yet another fan commented, “This was 1000% worth spitting out my coffee while reading this. 🔥🔥🔥.”
In recent days, Midler isn’t the only celebrity to issue a political message. Grey’s Anatomy star Caterina Scorsone posted an emphatic update with a photo of her daughter in the hospital. Guy Fieri also shared a (perhaps unintentional) political message on the Fourth of July.
Meanwhile, Tim McGraw turned heads with his own July 4 Instagram update.
Next: Tim McGraw Sends Bold Political Message That Firmly Divides Fans
Hollywood Legend, 79, Sends Bold Political Message That Has Fans Declaring Her a ‘National Treasure’ first appeared on Parade on Jul 8, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
