Actor Mark Ruffalo brought his on-screen fury to the political stage on Sunday, warning President Trump that he is ready to “Hulk out” to defend voting rights. Speaking at a “Hands Off Our Vote” rally in New York City, the 58-year-old Marvel star said Republicans are trying to suppress the electorate and vowed to resist.
“They’ll try and stop us from taking our country back, and we’re not going to let ‘em,” Ruffalo told the crowd. He then directed his message directly at the president: “Trump, we’re not letting ya.”
The actor, known for playing Bruce Banner and his green alter ego in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2012, led the audience in chants of “hands off” before escalating his rhetoric. “Hands off our f—ing vote,” he shouted, adding, “I’m going to Hulk out. You won’t like me when I’m angry.”
Ruffalo’s comments come as Trump has intensified his push to restrict mail-in voting, a method the president has repeatedly claimed—without evidence—is rife with fraud, even as he himself has voted by mail. The president’s administration has sought to limit the U.S. Postal Service’s handling of mail-in ballots to states that provide voter rolls, a move the Supreme Court recently blocked for the upcoming midterm elections, which are less than a month away.
The actor, who has been politically active for years, endorsed Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in both the 2016 and 2020 presidential primaries. He has also been vocal on international issues, criticizing Israel’s military actions in Gaza and urging global leaders to tackle climate change. More recently, he has spoken out against the proposed merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing it would stifle creative freedom in Hollywood.
Ruffalo’s appearance at the rally underscores the growing urgency among Democrats to protect ballot access as the midterms approach. He referenced his continued role as the Hulk, noting, “Hey, I’m still here. They thought I was out for the count. I’m still here. I’m still playing the Hulk.”
The president, meanwhile, has made voting restrictions a centerpiece of his legislative agenda, including the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register for federal elections. Critics argue such measures disproportionately affect minority and low-income voters.
As the political battle over voting rights intensifies, Ruffalo’s celebrity-backed activism adds a pop-culture dimension to the debate. Whether his “Hulk out” threat will sway undecided voters remains to be seen, but his message was clear: Democrats are not backing down.
