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

Actor Tom Hanks sat down with CNN's Christiane Amanpour as celebrations for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, marking the beginning of the end of World War II, are underway. #CNN #News

[@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

[@RA82828]

My pop just died two months ago at 103 years old. He served in WW2 and was so proud of it, he spoke of it often. I miss that old man so much.

[@sevendegrees]

❤❤❤❤

[@ezzmayy]

I'm so grateful he lived 103 years. Alot of people don't make it to 21. I send you my sincere condolences and well wishes. 💖💖💓💓✨️✨️

[@RA82828]

@@ezzmayy awwww thnx , you would've loved him, everybody did

[@randybolin7409]

Vote blue my friend Biden cares about our people sorry for your loss

[@yahsdaughterawaken4886]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@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.

[@karlpartridge9546]

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

[@terryglobal88]

My father landed on Omaha beach, wounded in his shoulder 19 days later, and had a metal plate holding that shoulder together for the remainder of his life, rarely did he speak of the experience until close to the end of his life 15 years ago. When I left for Vietnam the look in his eyes said he knew what I did not about war at that time, and he was afraid for me. After my return, he never asked one question about my experience there, strange. All these men were heroes in their day as every veteran is and will always be. Please America and other countries do more for your veterans. They have earned it.

[@Wyldhare47]

Bless you both…thankyou for your service..❤️🇺🇸

[@stephenkeyes5966]

Thank you for your service to youtube 🙏. 😂

[@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

[@abbywinters7751]

As a veteran i thank Tom Hanks for his appreciation of all veterans ❤. Mahalo!🤙

[@DakkaDakka12]

I’m glad that Tom Hanks didn’t let politics ruin such a important occasion, the news anchor should be ashamed for even trying to bring politics into this.

[@nolalou2]

Politics is what determines rather or not there will be another war, politics in the 1930s there were lots of Americans against involvement in the war. So when you say you shouldn’t bring politics into it, frankly you dint know what the hell you’re talking about! Who gets elected matters! Look at the elected officials who sent us to Vietnam! How many can say that war was worth the sacrifice ?

[@ReflexGuy217]

@@nolalou2 Well, you are most certainly right about it. Politics such as Biden, Harris, Zalensky, Stoltenberg and all of its politic allies are the ones who instigated other politicians such as Putin and there we have it, another war in europe brought to you by politicians and fought not by them but by soldiers with good hearts and intentions who are caught up in politic decision maker´s wrong choices.

[@DaretoExplore]

How dare she bring politics into a discussion about WW2! Huh???

[@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.

[@YxYzYx]

He’s a weak coward afraid to speak truth

[@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

[@user-ih4rp7mp7e]

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

[@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.

[@user-ze9ns4hu8m]

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

[@bonita5527]

Brilliant man ❤

[@julioperes4430]

She tried to make Hanks to talk crap about Trump and failed miserable, I respect Tom for that

[@eugene2876]

He saw what deniro brought on himself and wisely thought f@k that!

[@Dougarony]

No respect for the pedo Island Traitor.

[@cichlisuite2]

@@eugene2876 Yes, possibly more a reflection of the ugliness of the behaviour of MAGA trolls than of Hank's political views. But I'm sure Trump supporters will over-interpret the lack of condemnation or criticism. Who would want to wade into that for the sake of making a comment that might not have all that much impact on the end result anyway?

[@eugene2876]

@cichlisuite2 why label people maga trolls? Half of your country support republicans and more support a safe prosperous America. Weird how dems are so hateful

[@adriennerango1519]

@@eugene2876Awesome that trumps disgusting, violent supporters won’t hesitate to ruin anyone, no matter how wholesome or beloved, for their Orange Quarterback.

[@gaybaldwin5204]

My grandfather arrived on Omaha beach on June 7th, 1944 and died Sept 21, 1944. 5 days before my mother's 2nd birthday. My grandmother was 7 months pregnant with my Aunt. Those 3 short months for a 22 year old young father were undoubtedly a living nightmare. His letters reflect how he goes from "when I get home" to "if I ever make it home". Casualties of war affect the generations that follow. My mother never got to have a dad and grieved her whole life over what could have been.

[@nelliedean7088]

I am so sorry. My Great Uncle Leonard died at sea in 1917 at age 17 A lovely handsome young man his life taken too young.

[@LisaGelhaus]

The title was clickbait. I took it. Then I got a history lesson of how extraordinary America can be in dire times. Tom Hanks is an American hero and vanguard whose tools are intellect, curiosity and massive, massive talent.

[@brandiguzzo9419]

I took it too and you know what? I was so pleasantly surprised.

[@Mark-om3cl]

Wouldn’t say he’s a hero, he’s an actor that’s it. These people have no idea what it’s like to live in the real world, well spoken Hollywood puppet.

[@seeharvester]

You do know that an actor's "talent" is 'pretending', don't you?

[@rfdsrd]

Hanks has drunk the deeply of the left wing Kool-Aid and is as disingenuous as the current administration. He is correct about the American people, most of whom are currently frogs in heating water, who will arise when the correct moment and time dictate, and smite the minions of Satan. 'Nuff said.

[@kellherman]

@@seeharvesterthroughout history there have always been need for storytellers to preserve culture and history and to inspire via art. It’s very important to any culture, especially one that wants to strive toward something bigger than itself, as we do.

[@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.

[@doloresmartinez3367]

My father in law enlisted when the war was declared in 1942, he was enlisted for about 8 months and they found he couldn't read or write so they discharged him, he was in Chicago at the time but he had a skill he could weld, so he went to the shipyards and applied for work to make and weld war ships. He worked there until the war had ended, so there are many we can serve our country. Dolores

[@davidwindels9184]

Forrest Gump aged well and is way smarter than I thought he would be

[@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 🙏 🎉

[@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 .

[@dreamscuba]

Tom Hanks is a gentleman. He never disappoints. I could listen to him all day. He paid great respect to veterans.

[@davidsroom260]

CNN could have a cooking segment and they would find a way to work in Trump.

[@user-mp3jy4qu9s]

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]

👏👏👏💗💗💙💙💙

[@user-bu1ew9sq1u]

💙💙

[@189hosp6]

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

[@colinrichmond3302]

Wow! ❤😮 Bless you and your family 😮

[@jcastanza]

This video deserves a much better title, agreed.

[@debbiebermudez5890]

Mr. B. Here 🍩☕️👀😎👍🇺🇸. Thank you Mr. Hanks for remembering & reminding many of us ! My Uncles are gone now they serviced ! Thank you !

[@user-tr9qr1jm3c]

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.👍🏻

[@user-hr1zi4ww6w]

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!

[@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!

[@user-op2vi3nu2m]

And at home!

[@zuzanazuscinova5209]

Now pay for your own defense free rider, lol.

[@okletmesignup]

@@user-op2vi3nu2m 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.

[@judyward6397]

As I watched this discussion I found it hard to believe that this is the Tom Hanks whom I laughed at when he was in Bosom Buddies.

[@stuntgirl56-therachelvande24]

My Father was in the Korean war and I am grateful to all Veterans for the service they performed for Country and Mr. Tom Hanks is a treasure. I would love to hear him yell when the coconut hits the ground and have a seat next to him with Wilson in it, just for fun

[@krisw7534]

My dad was the radio man on the front lines with the Polish army. He was fighting along British soldiers in the Battle of Monte Casino. Which they eventually won. I felt so bad for him having to suffer what he did. He was shot in his shoulder, bitten by a scorpion, lost friends. He suffered as most of his friends with PTSD but nobody gave that suffering a name back then. War is suffering and heart breaking. I consider my dad a hero, God rest his soul. He died at 69 from multiple strokes.

[@joemcelroy8097]

We are all Thankful for your fathers service and sacrifice, may he rest in peace

[@paulaleigh9438]

Your Dad is a hero. Thank you for sharing. It's so important.

[@yahsdaughterawaken4886]

Your Father was/Is definitely a hero. God rest his Beautiful Soul! ❤

[@Newsblaze]

That's amazing, @krisw7534 My father was a British sergeant, in the 4th Indian Division, in Signals, like your dad, and he was at the bottom of Monte Cassino too. He also died at 69. It is amazing what those young men did, heroes all.

[@anthonybatissa1417]

He was Stung by a Scorpion & they did have a name for PTSD back then, in WW1 it was called "SHELL SHOCK" & in WW2 it was called "BATTLE FATIGUE" & they just kept inventing Euphemisms to describe the same condition! Btw in the Korean war it was called "OPERATIONAL EXHAUSTION" & then finally during the Vietnam war in became PTSD.

[@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​@@FindMissingKids268

[@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]

@@FindMissingKids268 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

[@louisandsteph]

Most inspirational voice that I have heard. THANK YOU Tom Hanks!

[@derrickray5464]

I'm a veteran of the first Gulf War. Even though I've seen the carnage that these young men went through in movies, I'm quite sure it doesn't even compare to the reality of the landings on France. We, as a country, did everything we could for these men when they came home. And I'm glad we did, for they were all surely heroes! Ahmen!

[@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

[@user-fm1sy5xd6v]

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 💗💗💙💙

[@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??

[@user-vq8gm7fp7d]

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

[@hickoryhippie]

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.

[@maryobrien8741]

I was in a movie theatre in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada watching this movie. When the scenes of the storming the beach with the sound of the bullets, explosions and scenes of death were shown most of the older men in the audience got up and left. Many of them in tears. It was heart breaking. Their wives left with them comforting them. Several of them did come back and watch the rest of the film. I don't remember a lot of the film as good as it was. However, I will always remember the affect it had on those men. I am sure this scene was played over and over in movie theatres across the world.

[@cathygregory9014]

Tom Hanks is so much more than an actor and producer. He’s simply a great humanitarian, historian, human being. Thanks for sharing this episode.

[@TonyKing-wc9be]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 YOU REALLY BELEVE THAT . HO WELL

[@driftwolf]

My grandfather fought in WW2. He was drafted in France when his wife was pregnant. He fought, held the line, and was captured at Dunkirk. Spent 6 years in a Nazi P.O.W. camp. Only met his daughter when he got home. She was 6. He was a broken man. The French government completely ignored the veterans. They got no pension. No assistance. No help. Lots of memorials for foreign soldiers, but the French who fought were deliberately forgotten. By everyone. He never really spoke about it. He died years ago now. I miss him.

[@xpsxps1339]

That sounds horrible. My grandfather died in the concentration camp. I have never met him. They took him when my father wasn't even 3 years old... All wars are terrible and we all should be against them, against any violence, fascism, hatred, and all those things that separate us! As kevincerce5056 wrote: "God Bless all that served."

[@derekhough-jm9gc]

He was a fool for going

[@wk8000]

So sad to hear how the French treated the veterans!

[@americathefree3708]

So sorry for your loss. But that blood is in you! Be proud, you are blessed to have that man in your family.

[@markneilson8272]

My father's brother died on the beaches of Normandy. 16 years before I was born. My dad talked of him from time to time and that is how I got to know my uncle.

[@brucesteele3052]

Hanks knows his history.

[@picassodamelio3728]

Well he shouldddddd🥰

[@seymorefact4333]

Russia had the HUGE CASUALTY. The US came in last minute and acted ever since like they are heros. More like cowards. Without Russia...US had a good chance of LOSING ANOTHER WAR!

[@suggadeg]

He most certainly does not. Hanks knows how to tell a story.

[@Tony-md7dk]

​@@seymorefact4333without the US the world would have lost the war, including Russia.

[@picassodamelio3728]

Link on

[@andiepancake]

I'm from normandy. Deep respect for the Heroes of the Dday. We will never forget their sacrifice for our freedom.

[@mamawfrancy]

My dad was in WWII & we lost him to dementia right before his 98th birthday last year. This inspiring video brought me even more appreciation for the men we lost then & the last of the WWII veterans we're losing today. Thank you Tom Hanks for your insight appreciation & utmost respect for all our veterans including my dad.

[@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

[@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.

[@soysan34]

Tom Hanks has so much depth, and I'm so proud to call him an American. He is such a treasure ❤

[@jimworton1245]

Kind of disrespectful to Hanks that they left this headline... he spoke so respectfully about our veterans.

[@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.

[@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.?

[@cindifranck72]

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

[@gruvdrums]

Very good conversation with such an astute "armchair historian" and observer of the human condition. Thanks Tom Hanks!

[@davidpalmer4794]

Can anyone imagine the Orange Man speaking as eloquently and passionately about these men who paid the ultimate sacrifice? What a great interview. Armanpour and Hanks are both treasures.

[@Wyldhare47]

The orange man has..you just need to listen..now Biden..couldn’t find hid butt with both hands..

[@suzanneemerson2625]

Trump already did speak of American soldiers who died in war. He called them “suckers and losers.” He also insulted John McCain because he was a POW.

[@davidpalmer4794]

​@@Wyldhare47I did listen, English is my first language. I could barely decipher his incoherent ranting in between mocking allied soldiers. All from a bloke who never served. Wouldn't piss on him if he was in flames.

[@aaronwing2369]

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.

[@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. 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!!!

[@barrywalker8790]

Thank god for people like Tom Hanks who keep the stories and the memories alive because we owe them whichever country they came from let us hope that future world leaders do not waste their sacrifice

[@liblot]

I love you again, Tom Hanks! Thanks for giving us a wonderful well-needed history lesson and not stooping to the depths of that troll.

[@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.

[@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!

[@Floreypottery]

When you visit our national cemetery and really take it in full aspect it really hits you

[@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

[@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.

[@beme2032]

I Remember how I loved singing this at school many years ago. We sang it for a program for our parents and it was amazing how good we sounded because we all loved it. Shouldn’t we all get back to that-wanting peace for our kids-shouldn’t we put that first? Let there be peace on earth And let it begin with me Let There Be Peace on Earth The peace that was meant to be With God as our Father Brothers all are we Let me walk with my brother In perfect harmony. Let peace begin with me Let this be the moment now. With ev'ry step I take Let this be my solemn vow To take each moment and live Each moment in peace eternally Let there be peace on earth And let it begin with me Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Jill Jackson / Sy Miller Let There Be Peace on Earth lyrics © Music Copyright Consultant Grp

[@user-jk3rt4kg4n]

Bravo..very well put.TOM .I DO ADMIRING YA SINCE THE 1980 S.

[@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.

[@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 🫡

[@Socrates21stCentury]

It's gonna be great to watch Tom Hanks "melt Down" come Trumps victory in November ... love it !!!

[@erics9754]

I live in Canada and the veterans shake their heads at what is happening to the country so many young men gave their lives for. It is being given away to people who have no allegiance to it and hate our culture. This has been and will be remembered as the worst act of treason done to any country ever in history.

[@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.

[@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!

[@directedbyMax]

This is the most CNN title I'd expect for them to appreciate dead soldiers who fought for our country.

[@leostephens1780]

I’m a Canadian Vet. So proud of this video. Thanks Tom.

[@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?

[@StillFunkyB]

Well done Mr. Hanks for not taking the bait.

[@stevensuhar8302]

Hanks is a disgusting chomo.

[@erikb8979]

Lot of these elites are seeing the tide change. And many want to stay relevant. Hard to do when half the people don’t like you because you are part of the democrat party propaganda machine. See lot them changing their tune

[@thatguy.8932]

For once....

[@karphin1]

Thank you Tom Hanks, for mentioning Canada re D-Day. Canada is so often forgotten as participants in some WWII events.

[@davidpearn4344]

Hanks is smart enough to keep his head down coz his reputation is following him very closely

[@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

[@user-oc6wn5qk1n]

This interview gives me hope that this country WILL survive as " a more perfect union " Thank you , TOM !

[@spvillano]

Yeah, that sounds like something I've said often enough. It never said to preserve a perfect union, but in order to form a more perfect union. We've only one major impediment, an observation made by an ally, "The Americans will do the right thing, after exhausting every other possibility". Words I'm sure Tom is also well aware of.

[@patj4952]

I was thinking the very same thing. We'll make it.

[@ericracine6305]

He maybe a bit optimistic, future will tell us.

[@DegenerateToo]

Then you see an interview with a MAGA supporter…. 😂

[@PaulaMion]

@@DegenerateToo WHAT??? TRAITOR T RUMP WILL BE IN PRISON!!!

[@repetitivemotion]

My Dad is 97 and is a WWII vet

[@barbaracole4314]

My dad also.served in ww2... said he couldn't bring himself to watch the movie saving private Ryan.

[@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.

[@Gerardus1970]

What a thoughtful, articulate, intelligent and well spoken man Tom Hanks is.

[@TheRawdawg]

Yeah a great man always conflates making movies and reality. 🤣

[@myshepspud1]

You forgot dashing and polite. ;). Just playing.

[@allthings2allmen]

Word shower for a Hollywood darling, who knows how to shower words.

[@leslie5882]

Are you a bot or stupid?

[@silverwolf6866]

he is an actor. How did you expect him to speak? It's like being shocked an electrician knows how to do wiring.

[@scottdeakes8494]

I think I respect Tom Hanks as an intelligent, well read, thoughtful person. Things that have happened today

[@gavinhall276]

It's not very often that you get to hear someone use the word verisimilitude.

[@1rightrev]

Twice! 😊

[@ray12001]

Tom Hanks is a real American! Thank you for respecting America! Vote 💙 🇺🇲

[@oleladywho]

@@FindMissingKids268 STOP IT HE WAS NOT.

[@alcrow1458]

@@FindMissingKids268 You forgot to mention shooting puppies and cheating on his wife with a porn star.

[@americangirl4410]

@@oleladywho I reported that idiot and his comment…crazy hate

[@Quaker-tc8ue]

@@oleladywho it must've been put out by ‘one truth social,’ fox, oan, or newsmax.

[@Speck79]

💙🇺🇲💙

[@IgnaciaHusser]

HANKS IS ONE CLASSY AMERICAN. SMART, WITTY, ELOQUENT, CHARISMATIC, A HEART OF GOLD. A GENTLEMAN IN THE TRUEST FORM OF THE WORD. A MENSCH

[@tinamartina1801]

Smart😮.oki.can be 1%

[@WilliamMarcotte]

He's a real Forrest Gump

[@seymourbutts4654]

That's why conservatives hate him.

[@anninalebeau5259]

And a fi e one he is

[@MdvK13979]

copy paste and CAPS ON?

[@user-vt1nm5lz3f]

Thank you Mr Hanks for your Kind words about our country and it’s veterans. Please consider a run at president. We need a good person to look out for us.

[@robertmcceney4171]

Ask Tom Hanks if spaceships have landed with dinosaurs.

[@user-fx9gi8em9l]

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

[@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

[@Convicted-Troll]

Bs

[@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!

[@lynns1285]

He comes across as such a thoughtful, compassionate man ❤

[@mack26ish]

Should have asked him how often he flew on the lolita express

[@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.

[@InHellBaby1]

You’re a good man Hanks.

[@TrumpWon-iz3qp]

Something a chomo would say 🚨 warning ⚠️

[@jamesmctaggart7165]

Ask a QANON and see what they say... It's scary how far down the rabbit hole they go...

[@charlesmiv3842]

@@SMSenterpriseinc.Qanon bot spotted

[@KristaCarrington]

​@@charlesmiv3842nah. The rumors have been all over for quite a few yrs

[@mhall801]

@@jamesmctaggart7165 J6 was a hoax Jimmy.

[@timreilly1080]

I would hardly call Ms Ampur a "professional journalist".

[@beme2032]

Good on you Mr. Hanks for not taking the bait to choose sides and further divide this nation. Thank you for reminding us all what it means to be a citizen of the UNITED States of America. I have always respected and admired you as an actor-I consider you among the best of all time. Now I have great respect for you as an American. Beautifully done Sir. Thank you.

[@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. 😂

[@MsKatydid2012]

I love you two! You have beautifully investigated & bring the truth.. Thank you! Thank you wonderful veterans & to those that have left us on that day fighting for peace. God, Please keep the peacemakers and truth seekers safe and please give those on the frontline that are bringing & fighting for the truth, what's right in your eyes. Your will be done, not ours..

[@shrameks]

I am an avid Donald Trump supporter, and I still like Tom Hanks because he speaks good common sense and is very intelligent. He's about the only Democrat-at least, he identifies as one-that I have any respect for!!!!!

[@RT_-fj9ht]

I'm an immigrant to the US. I moved here 2 years ago. I appreciate all of the people who died to protect democracy.

[@stevelangstroth5833]

We have a republic, not a democracy.

[@MAGADestroyer24]

@@stevelangstroth5833 MAGAt cultist

[@timsolomon8352]

Republic. You apparently didn't read what it takes to become a US citizen.

[@lindas-k5766]

​@@stevelangstroth5833- "RT..." did not refer to _USA democracy_ -- your correction was inappropriate.

[@lindas-k5766]

​@@timsolomon8352 - "RT..." did not refer to _USA democracy_ -- your correction was inappropriate.

[@_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"

[@lyndabeam2622]

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

[@carlfisher6472]

@@lyndabeam2622 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?

[@vincentb5119]

I love Tom Hanks. He is articulate, knowledgeable and a heck of an actor.

[@Tolinar]

Tom Hanks demonstrating his cool in the line of fire; keeping his head down, staying focused, and as always, dreaming of dear Santa Claus.

[@FidelisRaven]

Tom Hanks is, before everything else, a good man.

[@hoskinson110]

I met him during the filming of A League of Their Own, sure wasn't a nice guy to me! Matter of fact, he was rude.

[@darkpatches]

@@hoskinson110 You kept calling him Buffy from Bosom Buddies. What did you expect?

[@Pappy214]

I wonder how many trips he made to Epstein island 🏝️ 😏

[@captlazer5509]

​@hoskinson110 there's no crying in baseball

[@AadetTube]

He was most likely on the Epstein Island.

[@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.

[@ynehrer]

great interview. In a few dozen times I´ve watched Tom´s interviews, he most times sounds precise and active, yet a beholder of very broad perspectives; moderate and polite. Is it another character? One can never tell, I guess.