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Should celebrities and athletes shut up about politics? It’s complicated.

The POLITICO Poll finds that a majority of Americans think there’s too much politics in places it doesn’t belong. But they can still be influenced by what their favorite stars and businesses say.

Published July 4, 2026, 8:00 PM

Updated July 4, 2026, 8:27 PM1.2K

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Should celebrities and athletes shut up about politics? It’s complicated.

The POLITICO Poll finds that a majority of Americans think there’s too much politics in places it doesn’t belong. But they can still be influenced by what their favorite stars and businesses say.

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Should celebrities and athletes shut up about politics? It’s complicated.

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