A high-profile politician could easily condemn an actor’s widely criticized antisemitic conspiracy theories without personal cost—beyond risking backlash from the actor’s supporters. The theories have drawn sharp criticism for their baseless and harmful claims, yet no major figure has publicly distanced themselves from the controversy. Silence on the issue could leave the politician vulnerable to accusations of complicity or hesitation, while speaking out might provoke a backlash from the actor’s influential fanbase. The decision presents a clear political dilemma over principle and public perception.
It would cost Bonta nothing but a news cycle of Ruffalo’s disappointment to speak out against the actor's absurd, antisemitic conspiracy theories.
