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A notable implication of the recent elections is the apparent withdrawal of support for progressive beliefs and the celebrity endorsements that often accompany them. Commentators argue that the pivotal role of Hollywood in shaping public opinion has crumbled; high-profile endorsements have failed to fortify Harris’s campaign, instead drawing criticism and apathy from average voters. This notion encapsulates a broader disillusionment with elite cultural figures whose influence now seems diminished or even counterproductive.