Chris Pratt Defends RFK Jr., Urges Americans To “Be Reasonable” About Politics

Actor Chris Pratt is pushing back against the political tribalism gripping America, encouraging a more balanced and rational view of figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

In a recent appearance on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast, Pratt praised some of Kennedy’s work as Health and Human Services Secretary and criticized the knee-jerk hostility many harbor toward political opponents.

“There’s certain things [that RFK Jr.] oversees that seem to be supported in a bipartisan way, like getting terrible toxic stuff out of our kids’ food,” Pratt said. “I think that’s a great thing. If you just do that, that’s amazing.”

“I’d hate to be so mired in hatred for the president that any success from his administration is something I’d be having an allergic reaction to,” he continued. “Be reasonable here. There’s certain things that would be a good thing to have. I want them all to be successful.”

The remarks quickly made headlines, not just for their content, but for the fact that they came from one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars and someone often coded as more conservative in a largely progressive industry.

Family Ties and Political Distance

Pratt is married to Katherine Schwarzenegger, making RFK Jr. a cousin by marriage. While careful not to wade too deeply into politics, Pratt spoke positively of Kennedy on a personal level.

“I’ve spent a number of occasions hanging with him [in a] strictly family dinner kind of vibe…I really got along with him well and think he’s great. He’s funny, he’s wonderful. I love him…”

The praise stopped short of a full political endorsement, but Pratt’s comments stood out since celebrities are often expected to bow down to the Democratic Party. His insistence on separating personal respect from political alignment seems like a clear rebuke to the idea that people must fully endorse or fully reject public figures based solely on party affiliation.

For fans of Pratt, this latest moment is consistent with the man they’ve come to see as grounded, family-oriented, and faith-driven. He’s long been one of the few major stars openly vocal about his Christian beliefs, his love of country, and his embrace of fatherhood. This has led to growing backlash online, but Pratt thus far seems undeterred. Maybe this latest controversy could serve as an invitation for his critics to consider his advice to think for themselves, be reasonable, and resist the constant pull of outrage.

Alternatively, RFK Jr. was once a darling of the Democratic Party, but now has critics portraying him as a maniacal conspiracy theorist. Pratt’s defense hints at how much of that criticism may be more about party loyalty than substance, especially since many of RFK Jr.’s positions, particularly on environmental issues and health regulation, were once championed by progressives.

A Simple but Radical Suggestion

Pratt’s message seems less about RFK Jr. and more about the national temperature. By simply asking people to “be reasonable,” he’s reminding those who need it that it’s possible to acknowledge what someone gets right, even if you don’t agree with everything they say or do.

In today’s all-or-nothing political climate, that kind of nuance is rare and needed.