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Nick Offerman Clarifies Speculation About His ‘Parks and Rec’ Character’s Political Views

TENNESSEE, UNITED STATES, JUL 11 – Nick Offerman clarified that Ron Swanson would despise Donald Trump for disrespecting women and highlighted the misuse of his character in doctored clips targeting Pride Month.

  • Nick Offerman clarified that his Parks and Recreation character Ron Swanson would despise Donald Trump, rejecting claims he supported Trump.
  • This clarification followed homophobic use of a doctored Parks and Recreation clip by Michael Flynn Jr. on Pride Month, prompting Offerman's rebuttal.
  • Offerman and Mike Schur explained Ron Swanson loved capitalism and would consider Trump's public service move the 'stupidest move you could make as a capitalist.'
  • Offerman emphasized Ron was best man at a gay wedding and called those claiming Ron supported Trump 'dumb people,' asserting Ron disdained disrespectful behavior.
  • This episode highlights Offerman's effort to correct misunderstandings about his character's political views and defend LGBTQ+ rights against misrepresentation.
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Nick Offerman Clarifies Speculation About His ‘Parks and Rec’ Character’s Political Views

Offerman played Ron Swanson on all seven seasons of the NBC sitcom.

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Variety broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Friday, July 11, 2025.
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