‘That's why I’m voting for her,’ Leonardo DiCaprio endorses Kamala Harris for US president | WATCH

Washington: Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio has publicly endorsed Kamala Harris for president, expressing his support for the Democratic nominee in a video released on Friday. DiCaprio, a longtime advocate for climate action, has previously supported Democratic candidates, including attending a fundraiser for Joe Biden in early 2020.

“Climate change is killing the earth and ruining our economy, we need a bold step forward to save our economy, our planet and ourselves,” DiCaprio said in the video posted to Instagram. “That's why I'm voting for Kamala Harris.”

In his Instagram post, DiCaprio highlighted the recent devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. In the video, he praised Harris for her ambitious goals of achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and building a green economy. He also acknowledged her role in passing the Inflation Reduction Act, noting that as vice president, she cast the tie-breaking vote on this important climate law, which received support solely from Democrats.

He also criticised Trump for withdrawing the United States from the Paris climate accord and rolling back “critical environmental protections.” Trump, he said, continues to “deny the facts” and “deny the science.”

With less than two weeks until Election Day, Harris has garnered support from numerous high-profile entertainers, including Taylor Swift, Oprah Winfrey, Meryl Streep, Chris Rock, and George Clooney.

On Thursday night, Harris held a rally in the Atlanta suburbs alongside former President Barack Obama and musician Bruce Springsteen. Beyoncé, whose song "Freedom" is featured in Harris's campaign, is attending her Houston rally on Friday.

On the Republican side, Donald Trump has celebrity supporters including Elon Musk, Dennis Quaid, Roseanne Barr, and Kid Rock. In December 2016, DiCaprio and the head of his foundation met with Trump, then president-elect, to discuss how jobs focused on environmental preservation could benefit the economy.

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