NEW: Danny DeVito Donates $1,000 to Gavin Newsom’s Ballot Measure to Block Trump’s 2026 Election Plans
Hollywood veteran Danny DeVito has once again put himself at the center of America’s political drama. According to newly filed campaign finance disclosures, the actor donated $1,000 to California Governor Gavin Newsom’s ballot measure committee—an initiative aimed at redrawing state election maps and, in the words of its supporters, preventing Donald Trump and his allies from “rigging” the 2026 midterm elections.
Though modest compared to big-money donations pouring in from wealthy donors and corporations, DeVito’s contribution is symbolic. The It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia star has long been outspoken about his progressive politics, frequently using his platform to champion causes he believes are under threat. This latest move underscores how deeply Hollywood figures remain intertwined with California’s volatile political landscape.
The ballot measure, officially titled Protect California Democracy Act, would overhaul the process by which congressional and state legislative districts are drawn, putting more power directly in the hands of voters. Newsom and his allies argue that such reforms are urgently needed to safeguard against attempts by Trump-aligned Republicans to manipulate redistricting in their favor should they gain control of Congress.
“This is about protecting the voice of every Californian,” Newsom said in a statement earlier this week. “We cannot allow the same dangerous forces that tried to overturn the 2020 election to undermine our democracy in 2026.”
Trump’s camp, unsurprisingly, has already blasted the effort. A spokesperson for the former president dismissed the ballot initiative as “another desperate stunt by radical Democrats to cling to power,” while accusing DeVito and other Hollywood elites of trying to buy influence over the democratic process.
But for DeVito, the backlash is nothing new. The actor has made no secret of his disdain for Trump, calling him “a disaster for America” in past interviews. By aligning himself with Newsom’s measure, DeVito joins a growing list of celebrities who see Trump’s potential return to power—not just in the White House but in shaping Congress—as an existential threat.
Political analysts say the optics of the donation are as important as the dollars themselves. While $1,000 is a drop in the bucket compared to multimillion-dollar PAC contributions, DeVito’s name adds cultural weight and media attention. “When someone like Danny DeVito steps in, it resonates with ordinary voters,” one California strategist noted. “It signals that this isn’t just about politicians or policy wonks—it’s about protecting democracy as everyday people understand it.”
The broader fight over election integrity and district maps is already heating up nationwide. Several states are facing lawsuits over alleged gerrymandering, with courts weighing whether partisan map-drawing violates constitutional protections. California, often seen as a progressive stronghold, is now positioning itself as a model for reforms that could ripple across the country.
DeVito’s donation, then, is more than a Hollywood gesture—it’s part of a larger battle over who controls the rules of American democracy. And with the 2026 midterms looming, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
For now, DeVito has thrown in his $1,000, but the symbolic fight it represents may cost both sides far more.
