For many a liberal, there’s no greater dream than confronting President Donald Trump in a hail of fiery #resistance protest.
In the absence of the real thing however, one man visiting Disney World went for the next best option — heckling Trump’s animatronic figure in the Hall of Presidents.
“Cuz I’ll never get this close in real life probs,” tweeted actor and comedian Jay Malsky in his explanation.
I protested @realDonaldTrump at the #hallofpresidents cuz I'll never get this close in real life probs. #lockhimup pic.twitter.com/jKOQShIdz8
— Jaydan Heather (@GayMalsky) December 27, 2017
Just as the Trump figure began to speak during a show on Wednesday at the Orlando theme park, Malsky interrupted the robotic president with a fusillade of “Lock him up!” — a move that prompted audible groans from other faceless audience members.
Malsky, however, defended his protest against the haters on Twitter. When one person pointed out that his actions may have scared children, Malsky pivoted.
“Probably more scared than the children being taken away from their parents due to @realDonaldTrump’s inhumane immigration policies,” he shot back. “Or more scared than a trans kid who fears getting murdered for being who they are. Or a sick child who has just lost access to healthcare.”
Probably more scared than the children being taken away from their parents due to @realDonaldTrump‘s inhumane immigration policies. Or more scared than a trans kid who fears getting murdered for being who they are. Or a sick child who has just lost access to healthcare.
— Earnest Gay Thoughts (@JayMalsky) December 28, 2017
Malsky did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment — but that void was happily filled by internet users who really didn’t know what to make of his protest.
Not all heroes wear capes https://t.co/GB5GsgZq3H
— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) December 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/TravelByDoom/status/946416135754469377
https://twitter.com/RonHogan/status/946439360458772480
I wonder if that guy knows he really shouted at the Hillary robot they made to look like Trump.
— Chad Felix Greene 🇮🇱 (@chadfelixg) December 28, 2017
.@JayMalsky You didn't protest Trump. You just screamed at an animatronic and probably ruined quite a few family vacations.
That's just pathetic. https://t.co/7jeFLXqdJA
— Joe Walsh (@WalshFreedom) December 28, 2017
The Trump robot is now in Robot Jail, and the Hillary robot is now President of the Robots. Never let anyone tell you to stop chasing your dreams. https://t.co/BM4mUJz0Fn
— jimtreacher.substack.com (@jtLOL) December 28, 2017
Disney World is a private park and has a set of guidelines and standards to ensure guests have a good experience. That video is disgusting and immature. Families trying to enjoy their vacations not listen to your friends ridiculous shouting. Yelling at an animatronic….yikes
— Kenny Liszewski (@kenny_liszewski) December 28, 2017
Agreed. It’s not his place to interfere with the other families’ experience of the show. Absolutely #loathesome behavior. Cast members ought to remove any guests who do that.
— Alejandra Fuentes (@AlejFuentes9) December 29, 2017