The list includes pretty much everyone more relevant than Scott Baio and Ted Nugent. Donald Trump didn’t invent racism, although he would probably take credit for it if given the opportunity. He does deserve credit for realizing, perhaps better than any other modern major-party political candidate, how effective plainspoken, uncloaked racism could be as a policy platform. Betting on naked, unashamed hatred (who has time for dog whistles?) has made Trump a demigod among his base, and the GOP’s presidential candidate. It has also transformed him into one of the most talked about people in the world right now. As a result, lots of celebrities—including some who haven’t previously been...
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