Tom Hanks asked if he is worried about another Trump presidency. Hear his response

[@forlaw3625]

My uncle, 18 years young, died on D-Day at Normandy. He was small & weighed down by his pack Like many others, he was killed in the water, never even reaching the beach. People fail to understand the brutality of D-Day & the truly selfless sacrifice that many young men made on that day. Every year, my mother pulled out his final letter to her. She would read it with tears running down her face.

[@lindamarshall9724]

Deep respect to and your family 😢from England uk

[@sheme4225]

I can feel the pain of a mother...

[@nathanarkwood1173]

Hmm, that is heavy on the heart. Same for me, deep respect for your family.

[@sandeedobberstine5591]

Although I give thanks for your family’s sacrifices, I don’t appreciate being told that people fail to understand the brutality of D-Day, and the sacrifices made. How dare you! Yours was and is not the only family affected and that made sacrifices. 🇺🇸

[@Philippinescammersexposed]

And the politicians who sent them there sacrificed nothing

[@CurriedBat]

Rest in peace William ‘Bill’ H. Cameron, Canadian Naval war hero of D-Day. He was 100 years old, mere days away from this special reunion. Your service shall never be forgotten.

[@davidwilliams1086]

If you can please thank his family for his service, from us Americans who appreciate his sacrifice, and the sacrifice of so many others. I wish I could say words to them and all the others.

[@oldpossum57]

Deepest sympathy. When this segment showed the cliff at Omaha beach, I really chocked. Up. The young men at Juno beach who fought so bravely against the best of the German infantry and tank cavalry, May they never be forgotten Would all of our leaders respect the sanctity of that sacrifice and swear to achieve peace by negotiation.

[@LyonsM]

I’ve never heard of him but he must have been some fella. Give his family our (Americans) condolences.

[@michellem-s1108]

God rest his soul.

[@janepepper5936]

Rest in peace brother 🙏 🎉

[@MikeBarbre]

Jeezus, CNN. That's NOT the headline this interview warrants. Good grief.

[@matrox]

Its more effing Clinton News Network Fake News!

[@theadventuresofsaltyjrover]

They gotta get views somehow

[@metamon2704]

@@theadventuresofsaltyjrover the managed to get you look.

[@davidmiska]

Tom Hanks fighting for his Hollywood life with this response. Completely deflects the question. Good man for not entertaining stupid question with politics on such a day. The Dem party and biden are obviously the bigger threat to democracy with all their wild corruption

[@michaelcorazzini6869]

Sure it does. Democracy is at stake

[@curtiswilson3569]

My grandpa was a ww2 war hero, who deployed at 17, and who lived to 93 despite lifelong injuries and ptsd… these men were made different.

[@Amy-466]

Much respect,,,

[@FranciscoLopez-bm2bg]

Right! They were made different.

[@annaolsson5441]

No, they were not made diffrent they CHOOSE to be the difference and we can do that too. It is our choice and by making that choice choosing hope the future and democracy we honour their choice.

[@curtiswilson3569]

@@annaolsson5441 if the day comes, I have that sacrifice in me.

[@angelikaopland7880]

What made them different were the times they went through: Grew up in the Great Depression & then fought WWII. There is no modern experience in the US to compare with that.

[@billshepherd5777]

To those who were there eighty years ago, THANK YOU! GOD BLESS YOU. 👍

[@sophiaraniuk2665]

I say those sentiments exactly …..God Bless You ………….

[@sheilaboston7051]

One of the American servicemen I saw interviewed is 104 years old; in a wheelchair but smart as a tack.

[@officialWWM]

I often wonder what these brave men think of the current world they fought for.

[@SallyFields-dv9ed]

Back then the coalition of troops called themselves Anti-fascist and they were proud of it while taking down Hitler.

[@SallyFields-dv9ed]

Back then the coalition of troops called themselves anti-f@scist and they were proud of it while fighting h!tler's regime.

[@RenataCantore]

This is the most Powerful & Significant 11 minutes of an interview that I have ever heard. Thank you Tom Hanks for your Exquisite tribute to WWII Veterans ❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤ 🇺🇸

[@NeqMed]

Yes ! Thank you.

[@SolomonJP-o6f]

I couldn't have said it better. It was brilliant and poignant .

[@nicholehrastinski200]

In a very difficult, uncertain, scary time for the United States and the world thank you SO much Tom Hanks for so eloquently expressing a message of faith and hope in what I believe was and is the true American dream and dream of real democracy and real progress for a better world for all people. These are the things I grew up hearing and believing in and still do! ❤❤❤

[@stanleydavis7904]

Tom hanks'related by marriage to Lincoln,he's one classy dude❤

[@psmith2026]

Thank you , Tom Hanks. Daddy said ,"I don't need to watch 'Saving Private'. I was there. " He was first wave. Silver Star, 4 bronze stars, and more. He could have gone home after his 2nd purple heart, but he stayed and found his was back to his company. He was helped by and worked with the French underground on his way. Fought at Battle of the Bludge. Helped liberate Dachau. A hero. He came home to "save lives instead of taking them" by becoming a skilled medical doctor, OBGYN/ surgeon, and more because he was a country Dr and had to do everything. He was a State Representative for Mo. He passed at age 99 July 2023. Dr. Tommy Macdonnell was my father. Red 1 company A, haftrack sharp shooter gunner. One of his medals was for saving over 1000 men on the beach that day, even after he was shot in the butt. ❤ Thank you❤

[@JAMMAJ-cq2bl]

❤🙏

[@gloriaharper2572]

A wonderful brave man. Thank you for telling of his part and bravery in the war to save the world.

[@marciedlin1026]

Bless you and your family. Thanks for sharing xoxoxox

[@kipjohnston2184]

God Bless him and all who gave their all!

[@lindalape8493]

Your Dad was a true patriot and American hero!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@DebraHaskins-r7y]

Thank you Mr. Hanks for speaking so eloquently for our beloved veterans.

[@JosephVanceDude]

Another paid PR spokesperson right here Edit: take note of users with name_name_number usernames. These are assigned….the others are just unfortunately gullible and have been to think that anyone who says words which disagree with the “important people” words they memorized as rules is scary and a bad person. Pity these poor simpletons… Also, looking at the comments below of whom was triggered…it’s appreciated when the thin skinned zealots reveal the motives and biases within the virtue signals, gas lights and other immature local fallacies with which they have no choice but resort. It’s hard times keep up when no one is telling them what to think… Then again, at least the Biden campaign has a few dozen brainless simpletons to do stooge work and make it appear as if ANYONE in America cares for the current criminal in office.😂🤣

[@richinoable]

Another kneeling serf 👇 ​@@JosephVanceDude

[@edwardrichardson7076]

And curses on the Felon who calls them losers!

[@joshlight6892]

@@edwardrichardson7076 he isn't a felon and he never called them losers. You people run on so many lies

[@user-hk9ye5wx4e]

​@@JosephVanceDude Grow up

[@bogofusion]

Mr Hanks is surprising me through this cogent interview. My father was in the landing force and I’m realizing, perhaps for the first time, what a hero he was. He was 19 years old.

[@meo21626]

So young!

[@KenPassey-hd2mc]

👏👏👏💗💗💙💙💙

[@DebbieBeedon]

💙💙

[@189hosp6]

I, in particular doff my heart to your father and the rest of WW11 heroes. May the Lord rest their souls.

[@changbeerbeer]

👍👍

[@moelongval9216]

Well done Tom Hanks. Your presentation was eloquent and well balanced. You did not include any divisive commentary. I was waiting for Trump to be dragged in as a doormat. You did not do that. You chose to ignore the journalist's intention. I am very proud of you for setting a controlled attitude. I am compelled to rethink my opinion of you as a Hollywood celebrity. It feels good for me to offer a positive contribution into this occasion about you.

[@pattijesinoski1958]

TOM HAS DECLARED alllegience and citizenship to a foreign country that refuses to ship to usa a traitor. Start your research for facts.

[@hobosnake1]

Even if the question was a bait for compliments aimed at Kamala, it would have been just as distasteful. Bringing politics into such an event is horrible. Good on mr.Hanks for doing the right thing.

[@sazure2]

Tom Hanks MHO has always been above board (have many of his DVD's) and in the commentry and extra sections - he's with his wife in one "Larry Crown" (they are very goofy - and that is said in a positive way) he started out long long ago, and evolved to direct and produce along with acting. Bravo! - So many wonderful films, Philadelphia (super), Extremely Loud and Incredibily Close (he dies on 9/11 towers and son goes to look for the people who "knew" him), Cloud Atlas (strange diff time eras and amazing - all actors play multiple roles - a MUST see mho), Captain Phillips (terrorist attack of his ship), Bridge of Spies, Sully (Pilot, who landed his plane in the Hudson River), Angels and Demons, Charlie Wilson's War (plays a Texas Congressman, Julie Roberts as well, about covert US involvement in Afghanistan - assist rebels in war against the Soviet Union), The Da Vinci Code, The Terminal (very very funny), Catch Me if You Can, The Green Mile (superb), Cast Away, great, You've got Mail (Meg Ryan and a young Tom Hanks), Saving Private Ryan, Apollo 13, Forrest Gump, Sleepless in Seattle, younger Hanks, Meg Ryan, A League of Their Own, The Bonfire of the Vanities, Turner and Hooch, Big (very young Hanks), and more.

[@5StoryWoodWorks]

I applaud Tom Hanks for not taking the CNN bait on such an important date. He left the spotlight on the heroes of D-Day they were there to honor. Well done sir, thank you.

[@virglyd]

That was my thought exactly! It seemed to me that she was heading there in every question she asked and if we could tell, so could he. I'm sure he is in total agreement with her politics but he showed real class in sticking to the important subject at hand. She lost whatever class or journalistic integrity she may have once had long ago

[@TylrVncnt]

@@YxYzYxlol, ok well the world is just *dying* to hear the carefully nuanced and esteemed opinions of the enlightened one called YxYzYx..

[@PatriciaMcNeill-mu5jy]

RIP Kappy

[@BoyceAshley]

He is a disgrace to the movie industry.never watch movies again.

[@dankeyes292]

Stay classy CNN....

[@MrSebastiananthony]

To all Vets, "THANK YOU"! To Tom Hanks....that was so brilliantly put.

[@thomasgentry6201]

Tom Hanks is a Leftist Nut thank someone who sacrificed not a actor!

[@nunyabidnis5407]

Tom refused to be baited into a political discussion. He spoke eloquently with knowledge and respect. Deniro is just a third grade name caller. Not the same.

[@thomasgentry6201]

@@nunyabidnis5407 Tom because of the occasion was subdued on his Hollywood Liberal dribble. Deniro is complete Nut always!

[@lyndam1276]

I cared for a Canadian veteran and he just passed at 106 years old. His recall was outstanding and he taught me everything about the war. He was interviewed and published a few times. He changed me !

[@tonyjones1560]

It’s definitely a bonus to talk with these guys. As a teenager I met an old Army general whose very first combat action, as a second lieutenant, was Omaha Beach on D-Day. Half his platoon never made it out of the water. He said that between 6 June 44 and 6 May 45, his platoon was basically wiped out three times. He was one of four guys that got through the war relatively unscathed…which meant he got two Purple Hearts without losing a limb, a basic physical function or his life. I have to add that I knew some Vietnam veterans, mostly Marines or Green Berets, who had survived some harrowing experiences, mentioned out of respect. But that old general, long gone now, still stands out.

[@sandrahossman2089]

It’s sad and United States. They’re trying to take ann Frank’s diary out of library and out of school curriculum , no teaching about the holocaust. The reason reason is it causes depression and sadness among anyone reading those and learning about what happened in the concentration camps. My thought is they should feel sad and be empathetic for what happened during World War II. If we don’t teach it it’s going to repeat itself. It’s crazy. They don’t teach about slavery in the Civil War because people feel bad. It’s called empathy. I hated reading Anne Frank diary. It made me sad. I went to her home and Amsterdam and it bothered me all day. What she went through. She died. That’s the point it’s supposed to bother you

[@ritacatalinich]

That must of been an amazing experience & a sad one too, these men were young boys & they went to fight in a war , that generation doesn’t exist anymore this can you imagine most 14 or over wanting to go to fight for freedom now days some are too lazy to dress in the morning & sit in front of a computer playing games all day what have we done to the human race 😞. I am afraid we have ruined the world by giving & having every at our feet , we live in a world that when your finished with something we throw it away & get another, this goes for food clothes phones just a throw it away , our society is a spoiled one , this is why the generation of these men who were young & had to fight in horrible conditions & see horrid visions don’t exist anymore & never will be again , so you were lucky to hear someone tell you what that generation went through & you will be able to pass it on the lesson you learned by listening to such history . I cry when I see these old veterans & imagine what they suffered ❤

[@lyndam1276]

@@ritacatalinich very well said Rita. When Tom Hanks was interviewed and he said do the math … he was right. Soon these vets will all be gone, we owe them so much. Blessings to you !

[@dianebannister4591]

Lyndam, what a wonderful privilege you had.

[@nialloneill5097]

What a wonderful way to awaken...what right things can I do today to bring about the perfect communion...

[@hagalaz70]

I was born almost 30 years after D-Day in Germany and I am forever grateful that these people, from a continent far away from Europe, took the decision to say: "We need to step in to do something!" I bow may head to all these men that gave their life to help Europe to be free. You did the right move! Thank you and glory to you! I hope and pray we have such fine people today to defend our liberty again, in every corner of the world!

[@TeresaOneill-h2m]

And at home!

[@zuzanazuscinova5209]

Now pay for your own defense free rider, lol.

[@okletmesignup]

@@TeresaOneill-h2m say... just wondering what you mean by that, your user name sounds strangely like a Russian bot and your comment sounds strangely like you're supporting a second insurrection when Trump loses again. ... just saying

[@done.6191]

@@zuzanazuscinova5209 dumb response. (NOTE: As the reply of this comment may have been missed by some, I am refering to Zusana's moronic response, not the OP),

[@frankh.2669]

Very dumb. The name sounds like a Russian pro Trump troll.

[@DebbieMiller-l8z]

I'm a 66 year old female Army veteran and I applaud Tom Hanks for reminding us why we sign up to serve in the U. S. Armed Services. HOME of the FREE, BECAUSE of the BRAVE!

[@floydwoody6467]

Well said young lady.👍🏻

[@James-i5t2j]

As a former Leatherneck I agree! FJB!

[@virginia3222]

Thank you for serving dear!

[@frankhavnoonian3774]

Not enough words to thank you for your service.

[@ecbrown6151]

Thank you for your service! Respect!

[@JDeas-f9s]

The fact CNN used this headline for what amounted to a five second no comment tells u all u need to know about CNN. Kudos to Hanks for not taking the bait, for keeping the focus on those brave men that fought.

[@davidburdett1920]

Remember when hanks said trump would be president when dinosaurs fly or some garbage lol he didn’t wanna rage this time I guess. 😂

[@wendyHew]

Hanks is afar left winger, that ideology is against the conservative western democracies that so many people died to protect in ww2. You know who else were extreme socialists? Stalin and Hitler lol. Get these left wing idiots out of the media!

[@davebreak]

Agreed. I like CNN but I am discussded with misleading headlines.

[@davidburdett1920]

@@davebreak lol everything cnn is misleading.

[@TJackSurvival]

CNN sucks

[@hyperchronicxlc]

Tom Hanks is a person with perspective and intelligence. What a treasure, he is. I can’t imagine how wonderful he must be to meet in person.

[@TPRM1]

I’m not a big fan of the cult of celebrity. I think we give people with no special expertise far too much prominence in our society. But this is what celebrity _can_ do, if those with a voice use it responsibly. In a world of Kim Kardashians, be a Tom Hanks.

[@hyperchronicxlc]

@@TPRM1 I’m not either. I think way too many people are celebrities that shouldn’t be. Tom Hanks should be. He’s a dope human being.

[@juliegogola4647]

@@hyperchronicxlc I agree, he has a lot of smarts. And, I really LOVE Forrest Gump. The Live oaks in the movie really just are so mystical. They are really pretty.

[@lawrence3242]

I spent 25 years between the marine corps and the army over 5 years combat duty. I was a Vietnam vet. Retired from the military 1992. I am not ashamed that I listened to every word Tom Hanks spoke. And yes I cried some. Thank you for your feelings and honesty.

[@lindas-k5766]

Thank you for your service.

[@darlenesutton7248]

Thank you for your service ❤

[@jamescolvin575]

Cried? Really? Hanks bloviation was tiring.

[@kathyclements3727]

Thank you for your service!!!

[@kevinwhited984]

@@jamescolvin575my god you lack critical thinking skills. 😂

[@user-hw6np3sp3t]

He did not take the bait. He gave a balanced and astute response regarding the world changing battle and its relevance in current times. Bravo!

[@JeffGlaser]

I'm shocked but please

[@gahtsno1]

he is clever/wise enough and knows very well, that the reality lies far beyond the official picture. But to talk about that you need a real Person Interviewing who studied history and has real time to discuss worldviews and to stay reflected, even it hurts awfully.

[@jemma_19988]

He was good in his day but forrest Gump was a long time ago

[@ericsneary5430]

@@jemma_19988 LOL he' still fine

[@insaneyogurt4993]

@@ericsneary5430he’s a diddler right?

[@joanjulia53]

My dad fought in WW2 and received the bronze star. He died in 1980 and I thank him and all our vets and mlitary for alowing us all to live free in America...God bless them all..❤

[@micperez819]

Respect to your dad and all he did for our country 🫡

[@joanjulia53]

@@micperez819 thanks mic

[@christineperez7562]

Your dad didn't just fight for America he fought for other people's freedom as well. Even to this day our allies will tell you they feel safer when American soldiers are standing next to them. I feel after 911 the same pride of our soldiers. They signed up to protect America and other people's freedom.

[@Svarog11]

I am French and I think your father deserves praise. Now, I will tell you frankly what many Europeans think when they look things in the face: in hindsight, we believe that the liberation of Europe was not a liberation but an invasion. We would have preferred to stay with the Axis forces because because of the Americans, we ended up with many communists who were able to establish a form of socialism that killed our continent. We see today the harmful effects of this pseudo freedom that we were given. Je suis français et j'estime que ton père mérite des louanges. Maintenant, je vais te dire franchement le fond de la pensée de nombreux européens qui regardent les choses en face : avec le recul, nous estimons que la libération de l'Europe n'en était pas une mais qu'il s'agissait d'une invasion. Nous aurions préféré resté avec les forces de l'Axe car à cause des américains, nous nous sommes retrouvé avec de nombreux communistes qui ont pu instaurer une forme de socialisme qui a tué notre continent. Nous constatons de nos jours les effets néfastes de cette pseudo liberté qu'on nous a donné.

[@nabihlakkis562]

She tried to bait him multiple times and he switched on her multiple times. Well done Mr. Hanks.

[@NordicDan]

Yeah I have to say, regardless of my opinion of Hanks, well done on this one.

[@Ranger1PresentsVirtualRealms]

Looks like maybe, just maybe, he learned his lesson after his incredibly embarrassing comments during the 2016 election.

[@1995texasaggie]

Would be interesting to hear how the current presidential candidates answer similar questions (all candidates getting the EXACT same questions)

[@rspro575]

@@Ranger1PresentsVirtualRealms He answered her question in a diplomatic fashion, stating that we are always in search of a more perfect union. Trump is the current threat that must be avoided in the quest for a more perfect union.

[@yusumnn2007]

I thought my English is too bad to understand , yet from here I know he was evasive

[@craig2548]

My father was a Vietnam and Korean Vet. I never in my life saw my dad cry until I took him to go see saving Private Ryan. Dad never opened up to me and told me what happened. I only knew that it was, catastrophic for him. He will always be my Hero! I miss him so very much 😔😢

[@robinblackmoor8732]

That happened to me. I was in the movie theater and there happened to be a bunch of veterans in there. I heard crying during that movie from a lot of those men. Heroes every one of them. Anybody that serves is.

[@todddillon613]

Amen! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@leavanwinkle1740]

My Dad was a Marine WWll. The best thing for the vets were the VFW’s the whole country was involved they could get together and feel safe and proud. Now what do we do for our Vets?

[@Olscotia1]

I'm deeply sorry for your lose my dad was in Korea he had all his teeth blown out he spent two years in a Tokyo hospital but survived it. I remember him nightmares 😢 when I was a kid . I will never allow myself or my children to forget my dad's service and your fathers service for us to be free. This Canadian/AMERICAN STANDS WITH YOU USA 🇺🇸 WE HAVE YOUR SIX GOD BLESS YOU 🙏

[@edmccahill5005]

We owe it to your Dad & all the others who fought for DEMOCRACY to get to the polls in record numbers & eliminate this ruzzian threat AND this MAGA cult from our Govt.! They claim to have 48% of the vote. That leaves 52% up for grabs for the rest of us! We have 5 months to GET IT RIGHT! Get busy America, there's lots of WORK to do!!!

[@danieldomachowske9871]

To these (and ALL) veterans: Thank you, thank you, thank you.❤️❤️❤️

[@Svarog11]

Tu penses également à ceux qui sont tombés du côté des forces de l'Axe j'espère.

[@OurHeritageSites]

Deepest respect and love from Canada 🇨🇦! You represent us all and our history of humanity. Salute you!

[@morbiuscrowley8536]

He was on Epstein Island 😅

[@lindanorris2455]

MR. HANKS HAS NEVER, EVER PROPPOSED BETTER TREATMENT FOR VETERANS. HE HAS NEVER, EVER PROTESTED TO THE USA GOVT. THAT THEHOMELESS BE TAKEN OFF THE STREETS, HOUSED OT CARED FOR HE IS JUST A GLAMOUROUS LOOKING GUY WHO ACTS OR PLAYS @ BEING A SOLDIER HE IS HIGHLY PAID FOR HIS WORK AND PAID MUCH MORE FOR HIS ROLE AS A SOLDIER THAN ANY ANY USA SOLDIER HAS EVER BEEN PAID. LET'S WAKE UP HERE!

[@Lillylim1]

I am so respect of Tom Hanks. He is wise, intelligent, charismatic and so in tune in love America.🇺🇸 He knows a lot about American history. I love history and read a lot about American history. I always learn something when I listen to Tom Hanks. Thank you❤😊

[@lambbrookfarm4528]

Well-spoken Tom. " We the people" will prevail. Thanks to the veterans that pledged the ultimate sacrifice, for we would not be here today without them.

[@johnolsen7073]

My dad served on Sword and Juno beaches, operating the landing craft. He wanted to visit the beaches again but had to cancel due to PTSD. He was Norwegian serving in the Royal Navy. After the war he could never steer a boat in a straight line on the sea. I think D-day had a part in that. For all men that served there THANK YOU FOR MY LIFE.

[@BlurredUniverse357]

I can't imagine what he went through. Those that survived... just wow.

[@brendagoodspeed443]

Thank God for Honourable Men like your Father✨🙏🏻✨

[@OGFrylock]

​@@brendagoodspeed443he helped make pride possible 🏳️‍🌈💅🏻

[@JoshuaFatman]

​@@OGFrylock Pride comes before a fall 🎉

[@aleksandarjokic2918]

@@BlurredUniverse357 heroes usually die, one in a million survives, by some mistake. If they were on the front line and survived, then they thought rationally, took care of themselves a lot, never took any risks, and simply succeeded.Those who survive were usually in positions that were not particularly dangerous, cooks, coders, various drivers, anti-aircraft defense, staff soldiers, military police, etc., etc. When they survive the war, as each year passes, it seems more and more to them that they were especially brave in the war and the deeds they did in the war become more and more brilliant, clear, and decisive. Those on the front line,how to say ,first line, die a lot, a lot, a lot. The rest of them are mostly "damaged goods "for life, they generally find it difficult to fit into the family, they find peace strange, they have become addicts of adrenaline and nothing can compensate for that feeling, the birth of a child is there somewhere, definitely even stronger (for a normal person), but even that lasts for a short time. And in war, that excitement, that fear,or a burst of courage lasts for days, weeks, months....there are alternate bursts of nice excitement, strong, and "bad" excitement, even stronger. And that feeling ,when, after everything, you understand that you are still alive, is indescribable.That euphoria can last for days.It is the observation of a no - hero who survived.

[@3bouldersurban653]

I still can’t imagine the magnitude of it! The sacrifice of those young men.

[@mylanmiller9656]

Most of these people where Patriots that thought they were fighting for a reason. In the World today it is hard to see who is the true villein. Putin is bad, but Biden is no hero!

[@tomanypeople9388]

Does TOM HANKS know he will one day be nominated for PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.?

[@acloudneverdies72]

​Tom Hanks would be a great President of the United States!

[@EmpyrionBlackthorn]

Tom is a very intelligent and thoughtful human being. Gods bless every soul that was there that day, we owe them everything. ❤

[@longhaulblue]

Hanks is one classy American. Smart, witty, eloquent, charismatic, a heart of gold. A gentleman in the truest form of the word. A mensch.

[@Dennis-tf2cs]

Maybe..... until you pull back the cover and expose the woke, bought and paid for Dem who rode on Jeffery's Plane...... you can figure out the rest.

[@charanjitsidhu4733]

@longhaulblue• HEAR ! HEAR ! THANK YOU MR TOM HANKS , STAND FORWARD, AMERICA NEEDS YOU . WONDERFUL STATEMENT, LETS HAVE HANKS FOR PRESIDENT.

[@cassettekid151]

Definitely a mensch.

[@mikegathercole]

He seems sensible, like just a regular guy. I guess he is, but he's a good actor to

[@bonita5527]

Brilliant man ❤

[@Byron-g5l]

Ton Hanks is not just eloquent but historically accurate which makes his narrative wonderful to listen to...thx for your time in Normandy Tom....a fabulous American ...

[@KaiserBlade]

Jeff Epstein liked him. He had him to his island many times.

[@robstrickland166]

and he wasn't asked about a Trump term, CNN liar, liar, America on fire, before they figure out what is right, millions of Americans will DIE, deceived by a poison media

[@crackinthesky]

Epstein Island Pedophile, probably went to freak parties with Diddy, but he was for sure hanging with Epstein!

[@kreiner1]

I have loved Tom Hanks for 40 years, I have so much respect for this man.

[@justiniswebb9]

I think Trump's got him beat, by farrr. Biden 2024​@@TrumpsOURPresident

[@williamwinn948]

I love Tom Hanks been watching him since I was a kid in the 80s same with Robert De Niro not so much anymore

[@albatros12]

Time to grow up and get a job, little kid

[@simonr9870]

@@TrumpsOURPresident that is a lie, it was proven over 4 yrs ago he never was in the flight logs.

[@kreiner1]

@@albatros12 I'll work on that boomer

[@tmacart]

My wife and I Love Tom Hanks. Great American, great actor. My father served 1942-46. Technical Sergeant U.S.M.C. Pacific Air Command. He rarely talked about the War, but once he said a Corporal was shot in the stomach and my father sent a private to get a medic…as he tried to hold in the the guys guts as the exit wound blew a hole in his lower back…the Corporal died in a few minutes. My father was an alcoholic and heavy smoker. He died of pneumonia at age 50. My brother was a 30 year man in the U.S. Navy. Senior Chief Petty Officer. Volunteered for combat missions in Vietnam. 6 years of Submarine Service in the 1970’s.

[@deborahtrimble2452]

My uncle was a medic on Normandy Beach. He never married but worked to take care of his widowed mother and youngest sisters and brother. I think he never recovered

[@KarenStull-v3s]

My dad was a medic that work in a hospital got a purple heart work like heck to save the young soldiers to bring them home to there family he would be so ashamed of our government he barely talked about the war but said he was so happy to fight for his country

[@KenPassey-hd2mc]

So much respect to him 💗💗💗

[@bogtrottername7001]

I believe they all carried their pain with grace.

[@sillybilly121212]

My grandpa was a medic there too. He never talked about it. We only found out after he died and found his army records. We knew he was in the war but were told to never ask him about it, and he never ever brought it up

[@KenPassey-hd2mc]

@@sillybilly121212 my father was a prisoner of war in Burma. I never knew until he died in 2012 when I read his diaries. He never said a word about it. These folks are real heroes!! Not the Republicans who think they are heroes. Much, much respect to all our fallen 💗💗💙💙

[@glendanielson9006]

Thank you Mr. Hanks for your thought provoking and insightful responses and commentary during this presentation. What a pleasure to hear you!!! 🇺🇸

[@southernmama4084]

Thank you Tom for being classy and speaking with such common sense. Thank you to all who served and made it possible for us to be here today with the cozy lives we live. My uncle Johnny died in Viet Nam.

[@fishmonger6879]

Yes I’m glad he didn’t speak of hell freezing over when she mentioned President Trump.

[@m.a.p.g.]

Almost died a few years ago and believed nothing could shake up my belief system more than that experience did. Decided to discover who my ancestors were and where they came from to fill in my time while recovering. Using Ancestry, I was floored to see Tom Hanks in my family tree. Have been a fan for a long time and was totally surprised that he’s related, via my grandfathers ancestors who came from the Açores islands of Portugal. It was shocking to learn that he is a great, great, many times over, relative of the man I grew up admiring and the reason I’ve always enjoyed Mr. Hanks movies and interviews. Tom Hanks could pass as his twin. He even has the same sense of humour and mannerisms. Wow, isn’t life full of surprises? I’d always joke about gramps being in the movies and in a way he was. I’ll never meet Mr. Hanks, but now understand why I’m drawn to the person on my screen. What are the odds of this happening? I understand it in the afterlife, but the connection happening here, before my eyes, is pretty sweet.

[@PvtPartzz]

Tom hanks really is the best interviewee I’ve ever come across. You could ask him one question and he’ll talk for ten minutes and never stray off topic or start speaking nonsense. He’s always so articulate, considerate, and thought out with his responses. The podcast episode on the making of Band of Brothers with Hanks was fantastic.

[@Theolddaysaregone]

You are so right. And I like the way he chose to respond to her Donald Trump question.

[@thehistoryoftheworld]

Garrulous is the word you're looking for.

[@austinyates7132]

Tom hanks is a real American hero . He was wounded and killed in action 😂😂😂😂😂 what a d-bag . Interview a real American war hero , not some theater nerd who acted like a hero 😂😂😂

[@snowboard_coach]

He's like the Mr. Rogers of this generation. Truthful, empathetic, hopeful, intelligent. The world would be a better place with more people like Tom Hanks around.

[@legaleeblonde4310]

Would they? He's an Epstein p3rv.

[@lindanorris2455]

NOT FOR ME HE IS NOT. HE IS AN ACTOR AND NOTHING MORE THAN THAT.

[@wiggy3333]

Ummm he is all tied up with the Epstein’s and the Diddy’s. His money and higher ups have just protected him thus far,

[@rm-ih1ns]

@@lindanorris2455 well, there th TWO of ya go prey" tell l a d y a n d what "more" are you your 'take' opiniOn another human has shared his ~ which apparently many ManY here apreciate, honor aNd agree - again fo th mOst part ~ canadiana enjOy

[@relicman]

@@rm-ih1ns What kind of paragraph is that lol?

[@gregaldworth1200]

As a Canadian, watching what is unfolding in your country, I really wish Tom Hanks was THE voice we could hear more of.

[@jimmyjames6487]

His voice was heard on Epsteins island many times.

[@oldpossum57]

@@daviddovnino7585 Hey. Mr Trudeau is far from the most inspiring PM. And he can be fairly criticized. But he is no dictator. Dictatorship in Canada is pretty unlikely, given the structure of a Westminster style parliamentary democracy, and the division of powers between the federal and provincial/territorial governments. On this day of all days, please accord Canadians the respect we accord you. I think political discussions benefit from avoiding hyperbole. Many of us are also not impressed with the leadership of the parties that hold the second- and third-largest number of federal seats. I remind Americans that a NATO country has invoked section 5 only once in almost 80 years. That was the USA. Canada and the other NATO nations had your back. Canadian special forces were in Afghanistan beside your special forces long before anyone else. Let us decide how to govern our nation. We are reasonably well informed as voters. Talking heads at FOX have no insights to share.

[@johnandrews3568]

@@daviddovnino7585 you have no F'ing clue what's going on in Canada. Trudeau was democratically elected by the majority of voters across the country. NOT a dictatorship... a DEMOCRACY. And woke? if that means inclusion and doing the right thing to help your fellow human, yep, that's Canada. Welcome everyone, regardless of gender, religion, race, or anything else.

[@NickYankee]

@@daviddovnino7585 Trudeau isn't the problem. Your cult membership and loyalty to misinformation and fear based outrage is.

[@keithhyttinen8275]

If Dumbst somehow wins, you're going to have Schicklelgruber right across your border. And the tanks will roll. To take Ottawa! LOL

[@veganleigh4817]

Well said, Tom Hanks. Thank you for your intelligent response. And thank you to all Veterans who served to preserve Democracy.

[@jboyers1]

So eloquent, humble and respectful. He outclassed the whole network and gave them a history lesson. Listen and embrace his words, “Do the right thing”. Sounds simple enough. Run Forest! Run!

[@mistybridges6612]

I wonder if he was that “eloquent”, “humble”, and “respectful” with the kids????

[@rcg9573]

@@mistybridges6612 ask that question of Trump and his party pal Epstein!

[@mistybridges6612]

@@rcg9573 why?

[@mistybridges6612]

@@rcg9573 did I miss something?? This post wasn’t about Trump…why would any person make this about someone else???

[@ToreDL87]

@@rcg9573 Always you edgy liberals constantly popping in shooting off bait ruining the good vibe. GTFO already.

[@Channelisunderconstruction]

Is this really necessary? You soil the gravity of the moment and this event. I applaud Mr. Hanks for being the professional.

[@Fightingturtle404]

wish he would run for president 😥

[@luisacosta4580]

CNN is a disgrace and NEEDS click bait to keep going

[@nicres]

My veteran Dad just walked by, heard Tom talking about the boot repair battalion, and he said “it takes 6 persons doing their duty behind the scenes per 1 fighting soldier…” He’s a walking history book and an overall treasure 💙

[@lindanorris2455]

Your dad is the treasure not a usa actor. Mr. Hanks is nothing but a highly paid actor, a player and a fkaer. He is and was a FAKE SOLDIER! UNLIKE YOUR DAD WHO FACED GERMMAN BULLETS AND CANNON FIRE!

[@edmccahill5005]

Back up a few steps everyone......now COMPARE Tom Hanks to Donald Trump??? On 2nd thought..........?

[@jerlewis4291]

It takes more than 6, in WW2 it took 12, in Iraq it was 11. it's called Tooth to Tail.

[@nicres]

@@jerlewis4291 thanks for the supplemental information!

[@CJRM-om9os]

Thats interesting. Tell you dad, God bless him and thank him for his service.

[@АнтонФилиппов-ж3д]

Thank you so much for your programs. We watch them regularly. With love from Siberia!!!

[@vincentschreiber9496]

I visited the Normandy beaches and American Cemetery yesterday. I cried and saluted these true heroes that gave their lives. Tom Hanks is a wonderful man.

[@jeanettefurneau4579]

They are all heroes mst all their souls rest in eternal peace

[@EireGenX]

I'm in Normandy on Holiday. Avoiding all the emotional people 😂. Cop on. The lads who landed on the beachs were cannon fodder for rich men.

[@lilzajane]

What an amazing thinker... Not only has he coloured the fabric of our lives in his movies, he perfectly describes what we all hope America is and will continue to be. Thank you Mr Hanks!

[@SammiJoReviews]

I really hope Tom Hanks is right. Sadly, I don’t know if I have the same faith in Americans coming together as they did in 1944. I believe many would answer the call. I just wonder if enough could be shaken awake in time to make a difference.

[@biffalobull2335]

@@SammiJoReviews Me too We have to elect Trump in November or it’s over

[@robertk617]

@@biffalobull2335 That was your take away? Comprehension must not be one of your strong points.

[@johnathandavis3693]

@@biffalobull2335 Thanks Vlad!

[@doubletappinhillbilly]

​@@SammiJoReviewsI wonder the same as I watch millions of illegals poor into America & biden sending billions of dollars & train loads of bullets & bombs to start WWIII with Russia.

[@cmillerphotos]

My dad wasn't in battle, but my ex-father-in-law was. He was a communications officer and went through THREE landings. He said he landed once, established the communications equipment, went up to the next beachhead and did it again. Three times. He MADE us watch Saving Private Ryan because the he said the battle scenes were the most realistic he'd ever seen. My father never talked about the war, but he did. I learned so much, and gained so much respect. I had no idea. "The Greatest Generation." They deserve that title.

[@todddillon613]

Forever! Amen!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@lindanorris2455]

LOVE LIVE THE USA SOLDIERS FROM ANZIO BEACH HEAD!

[@SandraG-vgmt]

@cmillerphotos, You can be so proud of your father in law , he performed a part for sure. RIP Sir I'm proud of my father in law as well. He also was delivering the important information, mail etc. Only by motor bike, there is a name for all defence information givers. RIP George Edward Gibbs. Take care @cmiller & thank you for your compassion & story of your father in law 💙❤️😥💔

[@edmccahill5005]

We owe a great deal to your Father & All the Brave Souls who hit that beach in 44 !!! Now we're on the verge of giving up the DEMOCRACY they fought for? We've got 5 months to turn this MAGA cult around & send them ALL packing ( or in jail, whichever comes first! ) They claim to have 48% of the vote. That leaves 52%, time to get busy AMERICA & make some MAJOR Changes!!! In Honor of these Vets Best Wishes to all & Good LUCK.

[@carolinebcollier]

❤ They absolutely earned that title. My grandparents’ generation. I miss them terribly.

[@donkeeton7897]

Thank You Tom and Gary Sinese as well for supporting our veterans.

[@jockewing6530]

I would - as a German - like to answer all American commentators that I am personally so thankful that there have been so many honorable people to free Europe in 1944 / 1945. I personally cried in the Normandie for all the the people who died there. Thank you that you have ended this horrible Nazi regime. And now please do it in your own country and in the world again. Democracy is in danger - round the globe. We are all humans not a nameless crowd of cattles.

[@TheVirginGary]

And there it is, CNN🤡🤡🤡 pretending were in the same situation as in 1944.

[@TheVirginGary]

This time it is us that are the bad guys, or to be more specific and truthful, it is the Deemcats. I never should have said it is us.

[@kralikkral5560]

As another German I support this opinion absolutely. But I guess we are both WestGermans, and the most horrible thing is that we have all these mentally damaged Germans in EastGermany now, which support the dictator Putin because they were raised by criminals, calling themselves communists.

[@SPECTORMANZ]

@@TheVirginGary, please clarify, you have Democrat in your Handle.

[@burtan2000]

​@@TheVirginGary The world is grey. America, though awful, is still the best chance the world has to continue this unprecedented era of peace and prosperity. We are The Lesser Evil. The democrats are kinda like that. The Lesser evil. The least bad choice. Bc the bad choice, the worst choice, just so much... i can't even list it all and you discount all these overwhelming facts, claim them all as conspiracies or lies or idk what. But the pary of "law and order" has their boy CONVICTED in a fucking COURT OF LAW on obvious charges of a crime he obviously committed but none of ya;ll really understand so you claim it wasn';t a crime. Well, if it wasnt a serious crime, tehy couldn't charge anyone with it. If it wasn't 34 counts of serious crimes with an EXTREMELY strong case, you could never charge a former president with them. But they did, and they convicted. When ya'll see a convicted felon, you say things likle they don't deserve AC in 100 degree heat. They are barely human to you. But you're boy gets CONVICTED and none of you think it's real. I acknowledge it;'s easy to assume it's politically motivated. Trump has openly stated that he would use powers that don't belong to POTUS to persecute rivals. And he did. 2/3 or 3/4 of GOP believe the election was not free and fair. I've looked and asked and have noit been shown a single piece of evidence to turn over more than literally a handful of votes out of a few hundred million. As usual the initially miscounted votes for the entire nation was nearly a net zero/. Even if all votes miscounted initially and re-applied in Trump's favor all in Michigan where it was closest, he'd still be THOUSANDS away from winning Michigan. Even if he WON michigan, he'd still not have enough electoral votes. Convenient that allll the votes that you guiys think wer miuscounted or whatever were all in Trump's favor. If the dem's are so incompetant, how were the able to pull off this insanely complex, widespread and impactful conspiracy without a single shred of real evidence being left behind? In 2016, Trump basically said every state that voted for him, didn't have any voter fraud, but those other states! Oh boy! they all had millions of illegal immigrants casting votes for clinton! How?? How'd they do that? Why did so many people then go and vote GOP for the other races on the tickets? Why did the results match the polls so closely other than of course a few thousand in a few counties which won Trump the WH despite receiving 3 million fewwer votes overall (something tump disputes again without evidence). The vast majority of illegals live in the four big states: Cali, Tex, NY and that other place, America's swampy dong: FLA. CA and NY are firmly blue. Tx is firmly red. Only Florida was even up in contention. SO why woudl millions of illegals RISK EVERYTHING to vote in an election where their vote wouldn't change anything (othjer than in FLA where Trump won,. therefor no fraud was possible, per Trumpism #1328)? It doesn't make any sense; there's no motive. Ya'll so certain that 'me more money, economy good for all 340 million!" which is not actually the case and just fails even common sense. But many conservatives feel that the economy was much better under trump bc they had more money to spend before covid. It's widely acknowledged thta thte first yr or so of a new Admin's rule, the economy is still essentially functioniung off the previous admin's policy. And we had been steadiyl booming for like 7 or 8 yrs when Triump took over. In Obama's terms., the Dow went from a low of less than 8k (not long after he took office) to almost triple that - about 22K - soon after he left. Obama was handed a devistating deficit - not entirely Bush's fault considering Great Recession. That had turned into a healthy surplus when he finished. What did tTrump do wiaht that surplus and booming economy? The absoliute last thjing any Econ minor would say to do: he CUT TAXES, causing a massive $1 TRILLION/YR EXTRA DEFICIT. Most of htose cuts impacted only (or primarily) his rich friends and himself since he was still runniung his companies and didn't divest shit.

[@darlatomac5693]

I thought I couldn’t love Tom Hanks more, but I was wrong ❤️ What a treasure. Thank you Tom for all you represent and do for us.

[@Bushkangaroo59.]

Are you in for a major “disappointment!”

[@OwenMcKinney-j2k]

Tom would say don't thank me thank them for the sacrifice they gave to make the world free again. They are the true heroes not me.

[@xiaolihuo9363]

6:00

[@larrylobster9107]

Mr Hanks, thank you for your humanity, wit and lay historical perspective and storytelling. Stay well and Godspeed.

[@crackinthesky]

Epstein Island Pedophile, probably went to freak parties with Diddy, but he was for sure hanging with Epstein!

[@candace289]

Why is Tom still here I thought he was leaving

[@swansong04]

What an intelligent , articulate , conversation Mr. Hanks. Thank you.

[@goettling]

what an intelligent....

[@patbrennan6572]

If only there was a test that had to be passed before running for any government office. Bye bye GOP, bye bye MAGA.

[@juliatepe5760]

Gives me hope.

[@lindanorris2455]

MR. HANKS HAS NEVER, EVER PROPPOSED BETTER TREATMENT FOR VETERANS. HE HAS NEVER, EVER PROTESTED TO THE USA GOVT. THAT THEHOMELESS BE TAKEN OFF THE STREETS, HOUSED OT CARED FOR HE IS JUST A GLAMOUROUS LOOKING GUY WHO ACTS OR PLAYS @ BEING A SOLDIER HE IS HIGHLY PAID FOR HIS WORK AND PAID MUCH MORE FOR HIS ROLE AS A SOLDIER THAN ANY ANY USA SOLDIER HAS EVER BEEN PAID. LET'S WAKE UP HERE!

[@incorrigiblycuriousD61]

My grandfather was in Patton's march to Bastogne, almost double time in the snow, only two hours sleep, no time to eat, blood from blisters freezing socks to skin, hit with shrapnel. Spoke proudly and fondly of his time in the service and reverence for buddies who died. I'm just not that tough, not going to lie about it. I've had it easy because of these men.

[@llow3873]

I just went to the war museum in Bastogne. It was incredible! I walked through the fields with the little white crosses, and as I stood reading the entries in a memorial book at one of the cemeteries,I couldn't help but weep as I read the recurring thought written in almost every entry... "Lest We Forget." I pray that our countries never see that kind of devastation again..

[@ricardoguevara3417]

Your grandfather saved my uncle in the Battle of the Bulge . My uncle was a medic

[@MrChopsticktech]

@davidwang4364 I'm glad you put the past behind you and got over it so you could support the Red Cross today and everything they do to help others.

[@sherides4341]

I love that he says how everybody had a part to play, no matter how seemingly small. He discounts no one. They all served in some capacity.

[@melissavalentine9771]

🎉🎉🎉

[@PatR2243]

The more I hear Tom Hanks speak on things and how well he avoids the traps these reporters try to set the more respect I have for him.

[@clintcava1344]

It's because Tom is an undercover Trump supporter.

[@victoriagrove5344]

Thank you, Tom. My Dad was in that war in the infantry, age 17, and was seriously injured and even missing for a while (Okinawa) but was the only one of his squad to come home. His mother told me he was never the same emotionally after that. That generation understood the importance of protecting the Constitution. Many quit high school, lied about their age and willingly signed up because of their love for our country. Bless them all.

[@lindanorris2455]

TOM HANKS WAS NOT STANIDNIG ALONGSIDE YOUR DAD. MR. HANKS KNOWS NOTHING OF ACTUAL WAR OR GUNS OR CANNONS.

[@kthstefani]

My dad was also at Okinawa. 6th Marine Division.

[@FazzaFazza-g7n]

Hello greetings from the royal house of Dubai it's me prince hamdan

[@harrymacdonald858]

my grandma broke my dad's arm so he wood not go to [British army] D day,? its a Irish Thing ! i can feel my grandmother's pain, Aye! fighting against fascism, and Look at you Now Fooly Vaxt ? War dogs for the last 80 years the US of A .Colonialism is defined as “control by one power over a dependent area or people.” It occurs when one nation subjugates another, conquering its population and exploiting it, often while forcing its own language and cultural values upon its people. The US of A.

[@cnoto4466]

I'm a US Army vet, was in the 82nd Airborne during the first Gulf War, the "line in the sand". I did my 4 years, got out, and graduated from college. Before I started my first job, I took time off and went to the beaches of D-day. I tried to imagine on that day what it would have been like to jump in. I was alone and remember the train ride to the stop. I was shaking with nervousness. I read the books and lived a bit of the life of a paratrooper so my imagination was running away from me. It was a balmy rainy day. I arrived at the station with a paper map in hand as Google earth didn't exist then. I hailed a taxi. The driver was an old Frenchman who was a young boy during the invasion. I spoke a bit of French and he spoke a bit of English and he gave me the grand tour. It was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. Thank you to all the vets to gave themselves up to the cause. If I had a chance, I'd do my time all over again and if I lived in that time, I'd do that too. Long live the spirit of America!

[@cancangirl2888]

I had to stop the clip temporarily to read your comment. It was moving, especially coming straight from Biden’s D-day speech. I cannot even imagine the sacrifices made by your bravery and those of others who landed in Normandy that fateful day. The world thanks all of you for your sacrifice and bravery so that we can live in an oppressive-free country. Love from the UK sir!

[@geekmeee]

Funny, most Vets I’ve met don’t want to talk about WWII 🤔 Can you say? Arab Spring Or Chat BOT GPT

[@beaverdam1199]

Hell yeah brother thanks for your service! My mother served in the RAN onboard HMAS Sydney during desert storm 91

[@mrs.padmeskywalker9329]

Thank you for your service!

[@lynetteeades9010]

Thank You for everything you did for our country. God bless you. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@acukaj]

It's been over 20 years now that i haven't watched 10 minutes of CNN. This time I did it out of the curiosity and some sort of trust I had on the integrity of Tom Hanks, waiting for that response. He answered in the most diplomatic way. Not disappointed.

[@rappodon]

exactly my thoughts

[@onlybassfishing1813]

Not only that it's the truth, we've survived some truly horrible administrations that predate any of us alive today. We survived the ones that are under strict criticism from the polarization among our politics today. The right? Hated Obama, but the country is still here. The left? Hates Trump, the country is still here. The right? Hates Biden, the country is still here. Nixon, Truman, Carter, the Bushes, Clinton, Reagan, JFK, LBJ? We have 45 presidents, 248 years, a damn civil war. We are still here. Tom speaks the truth with that response through and through. Diplomatic or not.

[@99tdtdtd]

Totally agree, but, he’s covering his ass good because he’s on the Epstein list and DJT is going to release all names.

[@melgibson3287]

Diplomatic = propaganda and rhetoric lol we literally stole millions from Holocaust victims

[@conniearcher3462]

Agree.

[@georgeriddle3589]

For all those saying this video is clickbait, I recommend rewatching the entire video. "We inevitably make progress towards a more perfect union," is the gist of Tom Hanks' response toward another Trump presidency. He basically said that he has faith in the American people and that we will know the difference between right and wrong when it becomes more obvious. Something I definitely needed to hear this morning...

[@mr.v3061]

After watching this entire interview i conclude: This was totally worth my time. What a smart man! Respect to him! Let's remember the lessons of the past. We must stop Putin from achieving his imperialistic ambitions

[@larrycasper4381]

What a non answer, he wanted to say Trump threatens democracy, but didn't want to offend Anyone

[@seanmccoylmt]

Couldn't have said it better. Love it when actors show an ability to communicate intelligently about things other than themselves.

[@ajc5479]

@@larrycasper4381 Trump will be offended

[@peterharris38]

Stop trump 💙💙😎

[@JosephVanceDude]

It’s embarrassing for leftists that these clowns need to be promoted and paid to endorse Biden. Even more embarrassing is the paid PR campaign of comments such as the one to which I am responding. Hanks is a piece of garbage, too. Not unlike DeNiro, LONG rumored for his shady BS and called out by many, and his giving an endorsement is about as useful as Kevin Spacey doing so. Seriously, who are these morons being paid to endorse Biden and make it seem as though ANYONE cares about him (beyond the 35,000 mindless drones still slightly watching MSM). Thank you for reminding us of and reinforcing the valuelessness of Hanks and Biden. Cheers!

[@alexnpax]

My father was a corporal in the 82nd Air Borne USAAF. My mother was a sergeant in the Marine Corps. Thank you for honoring all those who were committed to doing the right thing.

[@Disher12345]

Your parents are real heroes, and we would not be free if it weren't for heroes like your parents. We owe a debt that we can never repay. I only hope my life will be worthy of the sacrifice so many made. If they are still with you, please thank them from me.

[@RealJackHQ]

Thank you and God Bless your father and mother. 🙏💗🙏💗🙏💗🙏💗🙏💗🙏💗

[@i_noah_guy18]

Bless your parents for their service, but I’d like to politely point out (from a fellow veteran) the 82nd Airborne was never part of the USAAF. Any All American (their nickname) would tell you that.

[@alexnpax]

@@i_noah_guy18 my mistake...Dad was in the 82nd, 101st and was in North Africa, France, and Belgium. He was medically evacuated to Iceland in 1942 and was returned to service after.He said little of his service (especially to his youngest daughter) and I didn't know of his purple hearts (2) when he was alive. I learned bits and pieces from my older brother. His service records burned in the 1970's I've just started to research. The mistake is mine.

[@dianeseber5615]

​@@alexnpaxbless you and your father❤🙏

[@Lerian_V]

First time listening to Tom Hanks outside the movies. He is quite impressive as a speaker.

[@goettling]

Impressive as a human being and a patriot!

[@marcinzemla6265]

I sure hope so

[@SnowWhite-ox3um]

Tom danced around that answer very well. Good for him.

[@timcarr6401]

She is so well-balanced thinking that Biden has not been a threat to our Republic.

[@Beanhead-r1v]

Seen her do a few interviews of political leaders, she bat crazy

[@johnnybravado7141]

he never answered the question and you're patting him on the back for it you suck.

[@Amy-466]

But you know he is voting BLUE :)

[@mattmaxwell7772]

My dad was a captain & an MD in the Canadian army and was part of D-Day. I can only imagine the horrors he witnessed. He would never talk about what he went through. God rest his soul.

[@philipnestor5034]

Your dad is part of the Greatest Generation! Men like your dad saved us!

[@researcher707]

My dad also fought at D-Day! Those horrors that he lived thru also never entered the kitchen table too much in my times?? I know why by witnessing the histories that have been written.

[@Tiredashelljoe107]

You weren’t shit tho

[@diane9247]

Bless him. 💐

[@mnomadvfx]

@@philipnestor5034 "Your dad is part of the Greatest Generation!" No. Just no. If they were so great the war wouldn't have been necessary in the 1st place. You can't have it both ways. If the US hadn't been so cowardly isolationist in 1939 then Hitler and Stalin would never have crawled out from under their rocks (yes Stalin also invaded eastern Europe in 1939), WW2 would have been largely prevented, and the Cold War couldn't have even happened, because Soviet Russia would never have the opportunity to annex all of eastern Europe during the 2nd front of WW2. So no, not so great. They did what was necessary at the time, just as their parents and grandparents did in WW1. The greatest generations are the ones that actually managed to hold onto peace - it's a shame that such a path is not even celebrated.

[@GraceBennett-r4z]

My father was a Vietnam and Korean Vet. I never in my life saw my dad cry until I took him to go see saving Private Ryan. Dad never opened up to me and told me what happened. I only knew that it was, catastrophic for him. I miss him so very much

[@walterjacksn1466]

A devastating movie!!! NO ONE with "BONE SPURS " would understand!!!

[@jimmymags6516]

America misses him as well .

[@jimmymags6516]

@@walterjacksn1466 Did you serve ?

[@walterjacksn1466]

@@jimmymags6516 The WARS: 1) Civil

[@melissabenson6749]

​@@walterjacksn1466 You didn't answer the question, did you serve?? FYI; DJT had 4 deferments J. Biden had 5 deferments

[@shanencribbs8592]

Despite this being a CNN interview, I appreciate Tom Hanks’ perspective. He didn’t fall or get baited into a “this side or that side” conversation. He spoke of humanity in general and kept the focus on the reason for this event. Thank you Tom ❤️

[@Shadesight]

He *did* talk about the dangers and threatsbof fascism, isolationism - and in terms of things to be avoided. He just wasn't *inflammatory* about it. When "one side" us "America First"ing, you don't suppose it was an *accident* that he mentioned Charles and Madison Square Garden?

[@bedazzlejuju]

@@Shadesightexactly! Thank you.

[@lancefielder]

Amanpour tried multiple times to bring Trump into the conversation in order to bring about comparisons, as is CNN's M.O. the last eight years. Hanks took the bait on this tactic but didn't chew on it enough to be castrated over it.

[@deliabarrera1546]

that lady is crooked one sided ,"so call journalist "

[@shanencribbs8592]

I do get that there was a little, maybe just a hint, of an undertone with Tom, as stated in the comments here, but he didn’t say enough to really get into it. At least it was a more pleasant and respectful response than what we normally hear from CNN guest interviews. I respect & understand that everyone feels differently and has different opinions and perspectives. I just don’t like when people (especially celebrities) are outright hating and disrespectful with a lot of nonsense. I am ok with people who have different opinions than me, when we can agree to disagree with respect for each other as human beings. So that’s why I admired this response from Tom. Whatever he feels about one side or the other, he kept the conversation fairly neutral, not spewing hate towards anyone and kept focus on the event.

[@glostergloster6945]

Tom Hanks is so articulate. I could listen to him speak all day.

[@catgladwell5684]

He has a really seductive voice.

[@ndeleonn]

Tom Hanks: what a breath of fresh air to be so thoughtful, intelligent and articulate Few of any of your contemporaries in the acting world come even close.

[@chazzp1]

You having a laugh ? He’s was on Epstein island many many times He also supports the WEF

[@brendad3570]

He may not have the looks of George Clooney but he sure has more brains

[@ncwoodworker]

Glad he didn’t take the bait. Just keep the conversation about DDay and Hanks perspective.

[@Endersgamejp]

She really wanted to call Trump a Nazi... She really chose her words carefully... But so did he... "To create a more perfect union" imo, Trump NEEDS to win

[@TheDoraz]

Totally agree on the bait she tried but TH didn’t have any part of it. I was hoping he would answer in an honorable manner and he did that perfectly.

[@jimmazurek5589]

She is such a despicable person.

[@ericsneary5430]

@@Endersgamejp LOL trump is going to lose

[@Endersgamejp]

@@ericsneary5430 I doubt it. Majority of America WANTS Trump to win. I'd be surprised if he DOESN'T win.

[@_TW199]

Tom is so well spoken, articulate, and tactful with his words.

[@carlfisher6472]

@TW199 Yes Hanks is eloquent unlike our Commander in Chief who can barely mutter a sentence. He did shit himself on stage standing next to French President Macron. He literally fell asleep on stage during the ceremony and then shit himself and then promptly left the occasion to clean up. An utter embarrassment to all Americans.

[@lynh7914]

You took the words right out of my head. And lest we forget so darn good looking!

[@charlesjohnson4933]

Yes, quite impressive. Far cry from "man with one red shoe"

[@LBB2622]

@@carlfisher6472 give me a break. The rest of the world laughed at us for four years while Trump was in charge.

[@carlfisher6472]

@@LBB2622 No they respected and feared Trump. Big difference. Nobody dared start a war on his watch. Only on weak Obama and Biden's watch. Remember how prosperous Trump's Economy was all ruined in 4 years of Democrat rule. If Trump had shit himself every msm outlet would have had a field day. See how Dems control what news gets out?

[@jamesi.5735]

Wow! Mr. Hanks, thank you for your optimism and dedication to the people who secured freedom for the rest of us.

[@lawrencemartin1113]

I have never ever been dissapointed when listening to Tom Hanks speaking. He comes across as so genuine, highly intelligent, kind and sane. So good to see him being interviewd for this hugely important commemoration. 'Lest we forget'

[@johnmac333]

He's a Hollywood Lefty , so there is that .

[@tridentHalo]

Like most actors i love their characters not their personal views

[@justbeegreen]

@@johnmac333whatever chump.

[@Pineapplehead81]

​@@johnmac333what part of his patriotism here did you dislike?

[@UnionPacific1997]

He's was the Epstein island list

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

MY Grandpa was one of the last living WW2 Vets, died at age 96 in 2022. He even got Covid in 2020 and beat it! That man was tough as leather.

[@stud105]

My nan had covid three times, so what??

[@Weltempfänger]

"tough as leather, hard as krupp steel....." Uncle Adi Greetings from the painter land.

[@ComradeTrotsky1017]

One of the last living WW2 vets? There are over 50,000 WW2 vets still alive....

[@LindaMcneal-rg9wy]

Did he get vaccinated ?

[@mi1400]

well metaphorically on surface there is good amount to agree but @2:30 just stop there tommy! u know there was tug of war between England and US whether it will be East India Company who will occupy there or a US entity. In history says UK/England managed to "fend" off US in that competition.

[@walterjacksn1466]

RESPECT for the fallen is the epitome of RESPECT!!!

[@crackinthesky]

Epstein Island Pedophile, probably went to freak parties with Diddy, but he was for sure hanging with Epstein!

[@walliegoolsby5389]

My grandfather served in WWII. He was a USArmy LTC Chaplain. So proud of my grandfather. I followed in his boots and I am a retired US Army soldier who served during the Vietnam and Gulf War.

[@AWing9587]

I remember a time when two neighbors could have opposing party signs on their yard, but yet would get together on the weekends and barbecue and have a good time. While all their kids played together, I think we have all forgotten how to be Americans and help and support each other. It brings me great sadness to see, we need to become that nation again. We will always be strong if we work together.

[@Thorgon-Cross]

One side has forgotten, the other is still disagreeing during the BBQ and would die to protect the other at a moments notice. Sadly can only have peace and love when both side want it.

[@thomasjoseph5876]

@@Thorgon-Cross I don't think the "one side" has forgotten, they just refuse to listen to anyone who doesn't 100% believe as they do. Every authoritarian regime has one thing in common, they have Leftist beliefs. Socialist, Communist, Fascist, etc. As for movies depicting the "Realities" of war, they aren't even close. Why??? Because you would make the viewers literally and physically ill if they portrayed what actually happens in combat. Ask any combat vet and IF you can get them to tell you, you will see how horrible it actually is. You simply can't portray on screen how horrible war is. It simply is just too gross for the average citizen. America is down right now, but come November, the Fascist Left will get voted out of control and America will bounce back to being the great nation it is known to be.

[@MicheleKaiser-io2dx]

So we'll said.

[@Bronte866]

That is correct. Only one side still wants that. And the other sides leader was a draft dodger who says that the men who gave their lives in WW2 are suckers and losers. He said that in plain English. 🇺🇸

[@thomasjoseph5876]

Today's Fascist Progressive Woke Left REFUSES to acknowledge any beliefs that don't 100% totally align with their own. That's why the left is constantly "Eating Their Own" LOL. It's also why you can't be friends or even acquaintances with them.

[@NeilHazeldine]

My grandfather lost 5 brothers. He left my father and uncle as toddlers. He was captain of a mine sweeper. He was a hero.

[@aw5832]

Awesome! My Grandfather was an electrician in the Army stationed in Germany during the war. He brought home some weapons previously owned by Nazis. Swastika marks on them and everything. Never got the story how they were acquired

[@aw5832]

My other grandfather was stationed in Italy. He was given multiple metals but threw them all in the ocean on hus trip home.

[@Philippinescammersexposed]

Yeah and the politicians enjoyed their lobster and caviar with their bougois friends

[@BlackStump172]

The pain and grief that hit your family must have been hard to bear .

[@BlackStump172]

⁠@@aw5832Yes , I can understand that .

[@alkers372]

After listening to Hanks just now, I'm more impressed with the man than I've ever been. His intellect is truly impressive, as is his grasp of history. Well done sir.

[@jimmyrustles9067]

🤓☝️

[@kennyj43]

My thoughts, exactly.

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

Well his response to the question was very much like a politician trying not to be controversial. That's Tom Hanks for you though, you have to try to hate him for something.

[@chrono050]

@@BigBadJerryRogers Epstein flight logs?

[@gjd1942]

He'd be a shoe in for President.

[@Thedorkyreader]

I could listen to him prattle on forever. What an eloquent speaker and he is so full of knowledge.. from a lifetime of learning and experiencing. Lovely interview through and through

[@simontunkin7422]

What an intelligent , articulate and interesting man . He's far more than just a brilliant actor.

[@theresag8100]

It's what has made him such a great actor ~ his humanity and his intelligence and continual learning! ❤

[@kab2599]

IMO he’s one of those people who could have chosen any path in life and would have been successful.

[@lindanorris2455]

AND WELL PAID FO RHTIS EVENT TOO!

[@drumcode420]

@@lindanorris2455why are you using capitalized letters in your response?

[@IanBell-vx1eh]

Yes also a pedo

[@JONNYAPPLEORCHARD]

My friend George “Art” Marvin died last year ..He was the guy that dug under the tanks and placed the dynamite that blew up several tanks. He told me he never wanted to see us go to war again ..This man was the most righteous man I ever met and he will be missed..they don’t make em like that anymore

[@cockeyedoptimista]

The ones who fight in the wars are the ones who most want there to Not Be another war. They know how "brutal, futile and stupid" war is. (Taken from a statement by Gen. Eisenhower in 1946.)

[@Korn1holio]

thank you for remembering him

[@HRHDMKYT]

what did he think about the threat that Trump represents to America ( and the world), I wonder?

[@pierotorroni9197]

He was lucky. He went away before seeing the other culprit of II WW invading once again a neighbouring country. USRR invaded Poland 20 days after the Nazi. Hitler and Stalin agreed to dismember Poland. Molotov-Ribbentrop treaty of non aggression. This time there is just the russian guy,Putin, and Europeans are ok with the idea of becoming the courtyard of Putin.

[@heatherk8931]

​@@HRHDMKYT threat? Bullions could hope!

[@paulabarrows7023]

My uncle was a tail gunner on a B-17 who did bombing missions on D-Day. He was killed on 7/7/44 when his plane crashed in Holland. Thank you Tom for all you do for veterans. Thank you veterans.

[@kathrinscharrer3923]

Be assured people like me ( German, 46 years old) know we owe our whole life and ( peaceful!!!) nation to people like your uncle.

[@DebraHammondpop2]

Gary Sinise (Lieutenant Dan, does much for veterans too.)

[@ArachnerdGC]

My dad was a tail gunner. He was shot down just off the coast of Italy, in a little bay. He managed to swim ashore as before he joined up, he'd been training for the Olympics (the year they didn't go ahead - '42 IIRC) and was a very strong swimmer. He was the only survivor. I wouldn't be here today if he had been too wounded to swim. Even so, his body was riddled with blue shrapnel scars from the incident. He never liked to talk about the war and suffered from pretty severe PTSD. He died young, only 49. I've always thought he died of a broken heart over all he witnessed during the war.

[@TheDennys21]

@@ArachnerdGC emotional trauma can definitely shorten your lifespan, much like the placebo effect can help you if you're sick.

[@BarbaraCooper-vs9ms]

My father was the pilot of a B17. His plane went down 5/23/43. Great Americans in a great plane when needed.

[@SusScrofaVulgaris]

Remember children. He's an actor.

[@cguzelli1]

Words spoken with respect by Tom Hanks. So glad he kept his focus on the moment of honoring those men of the Greatest Generation!

[@barbmills8609]

Hanks is a scumbag.

[@yootoobnz8109]

Listening to this from NZ, I have always liked Tom Hanks as an actor. I think personally, this is the first time I have heard him interviewed about anything serious. Shining a light on momentous events, past and present, his intelligence and common sense is very impressive.

[@seeharvester]

Certainly a class act, far above Robert De Niro.

[@idrinkmilk282]

​@@seeharvester lmao, what? You don't know either of those men. It always makes me cringe hella hard when folk on the Internet or just in day to day life generally, act as if they know a celebrity in any way, at all, other than the very very very artificial appearance that they make infront of cameras. So, you know De Niro? You know him well i assume, given how you've managed to ascertain a conclusive opinion on his character. You must have spent a good deal of time in his presence. He must have really rubbed you the wrong way, man. He must've really personally slighted you. Or, wait. Maybe it's just that you have no idea what you're talking about 😅 and that you don't know the man AT ALL. And that you're basing your entire opinion of these guys based on their behaviour infront of cameras. Fuckin joke. Clowns.

[@tfogelson3139]

Yank here that was in NZ on ANZAC day several years ago and was amazed by the rememberance . We don't have that in the states where the whole town turns out to remember those that fought.

[@greywolf4330]

Is there any doubt why Tom Hanks was awarded the Medal of Freedom! Grounded, articulate and intelligent 👍

[@saythankyou111]

👽👀🐉

[@thehistoryoftheworld]

Uh, an actor who I turn towards for historical interpretation and moral clarity.

[@keithliscott1020]

America has provoked more wars and got more people exed than any 20 Hitlers.

[@harmankardon478]

full of himself and totally out of touch....

[@billbaumiester6764]

@@harmankardon478So give us your take about June 6th, 1944

[@GeoffreyKieran-gz7lk]

Thank you Tom, for being an American, and your work towards understanding this crazy environment we live in, and the hope for a better, bright future. Always a fan to the man who will always be 2 weeks younger than me (6-26-56). You go Boy!

[@VDash-Slesinski]

Great interview. I’m an Army veteran and have been to Normandy twice. The father of a LT Colonel that I worked for told us about his father who is buried in Normandy. So each time we visited Normandy I saluted his father’s grave. We plan to visit again next year with a group of fellow veterans.

[@Respect-All13]

My great uncle Hollis Russell landed on the beach that day, on the boat he met two twin brothers with Russell as their last names. They could not swim, my uncle helped these guys but unfortunately one was killed in the water and the other brother made it to the beach but was shot down. He said they were some of the last boats to land and he could not believe how many of our soldiers were "stacked up like wood" bc they were being killed so fast. Knowing this I can't imagine the Bravery of these men to keep on heading straight into overwhelming gunfire. The Greatest generation to ever live, how Brave and Honorable these men are. We civilians have no idea how hard that would be, knowing the chances of you making it to shore was slim. Thank you to ALL of these Brave men.

[@timl.b.2095]

My father landed two days later, on June 8. He said there were still bodies rolling in the surf.

[@mikehawk4714]

You want a cookie?

[@KenPassey-hd2mc]

So much respect . Thank you for sharing . It's funny but you find you don't want to share until you get older. Then you begin to appreciate what heroes they were . Who are our heroes today ?

[@googleyeyed5814]

@@mikehawk4714 Sign up, punk. Any branch of the military, you cowardly keyboard warrior.

[@Respect-All13]

@@KenPassey-hd2mc I'm only 43 my grandfather was the oldest and died at 101 in 2008. His 3 younger brothers including Hollis were all in the military, my grandfather couldn't join bc he had to take care of his parents and run a dairy farm alone. But somehow all 3 brothers ran into each other on the streets over there. When they finally came home, both parents had died. What are the chances they would randomly run into each other?

[@windowlickeractual2429]

My grandpa wrote a letter every chance he could to my grandma, he made sure that he only spoke of happy and hopeful things. Except for one letter in early April of ‘45 that read only “If hell is any hotter, I hope I’m never there”… gave me chills reading what a 23 year old man at the time was thinking . Not until my own time seeing the evils of war while deployed did I understand what he meant. Semper Fi grandpa

[@ColleenLytle-sq8tx]

@windowlickeractual2429 Deep respect to you and your Grandpa for the freedom I celebrate 365 because of you. My love and my best. 💖🙏

[@harrymacdonald858]

my grandma broke my dad's arm so he wood not go to [British army] D day,? its a irish Thing ! i can feel my grandmother's pain, Aye! fighting against fascism, and Look at you Now Fooly Vaxt ?

[@matildaedwards4332]

Thank you for sharing this, and a special thank you to your grampa.

[@chriskneubuhl2557]

David here I been a movie buff for over fifty years and it was very interesting to see this interview mr. Tom Hanks really knows how to look at the big picture. His comments were very well said thank you veterans for your service. We hope everyone keeps a close eye on number 47 that he does not destroyed democracy.😊🇺🇸

[@daleh1234]

I'm a Vietnam vet and I am not a hero. But I did answer my country's call; I did my job well as an electronics repairman; and I'm proud of it. You don't need to be a hero; you just need to be a patriot and love America and what it stands for.

[@ivycutler1907]

Thank you for your service and you are a hero 🌹🇺🇸

[@morisn]

Sir, you're a hero and don't let bigotry weaken that sentiment.

[@vikdck]

Ur not a hero thank you

[@charleshermann5108]

U r definitely a here my friend! I lost many friends in Vietnam! Very sad that our country was so ignorant! 🇺🇲

[@charleshermann5108]

Hero

[@angelapuricelli-fenlon1190]

Of ALL the actors in America, I admire Tom Hanks the most. Just listening to him today honouring ALL the soldiers who took part. He’s a sensitive enlightened speaker, and a credit to America.

[@marciabentley9557]

Wow! I knew that Tom Hanks was smart, but I didn't realize just what a brilliant, well-read, articulate, and wise man he is. Now I love and respect him even more.

[@wiggy3333]

He’s an actor Marcia. He can deliver the lines.

[@EvoraGT430]

@@wiggy3333 He's an historian, Wiggy. He can think.

[@wiggy3333]

@@EvoraGT430 he’s also a “pedo”meter that hangs with the likes of all those in the news right now. So, quite frankly I don’t care if he is an historian or not. He hurts and harms young people! And he is an actor who is capable of portraying a loving and kind character for all of us to see.

[@UnifyToday]

@@wiggy3333 perfect name for you the numbers should be 666 tho

[@sleepnaught]

@@wiggy3333 How is he a pedo? Donald Trump literally went to multiple parties of Epstein and has been photographed many times being friendly towards him. Recently when asked if he would declassify the Epstein documents, he said no. Why not? What's he afraid of?

[@MarilynLittlepage-ri9or]

Wow!!! I always appreciated Tom Hanks for his movies. But now I have even more respect for the guy. Thanks!!! My dad fought in WW2. He never talked about it.

[@Chi-n7q]

Thank you Mr. Hanks for speaking out for our Democracy and support and honor these amazing veterans!