Jane Fonda mulled run in California recall election: report
By Natalie Prieb - 08/04/21 01:48 PM EDT
Actress Jane Fonda explored a run in California's recall election to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Sources close to Fonda said there were discussions earlier this summer about putting up a progressive candidate to replace Newsom after liberals voiced displeasure toward the governor, according to the outlet.
Fonda has gained attention in recent years after issuing repeated criticism about former President Trump and her "fire drill Fridays," events she organized to bring attention to the need to address climate change.
Fonda was arrested several times in Washington, D.C., as a result of her demonstrations. The actress also took part in 2016 demonstrations against the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota.
However, Fonda did not become an activist in the last five years. In the 1960s, the actress and daughter of actor Henry Fonda protested against the Vietnam War and was arrested and jailed as a result of her actions.
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