Fact Check: Did Sean Penn call Trump an “enemy of mankind” and “the state”?

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Claimant: Sean Penn

Claim: “President Donald Trump is an enemy of Americans, Republicans, Democrats, Independents and every new child born. An enemy of mankind. He is indeed an enemy of the state.”

Rating: TRUE

Explanation: Snopes confirmed Sean Penn made the statement, and the quotation was accurately attributed to him.

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Date: 05/31/2026

 

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Last Updated on May 31, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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