South Shore Press at the Patriot Awards. National Press Club. Academy Award Winner Jon Voight


Younger fans of Tinseltown know him as the father of actress Angelina Jolie.

Those who have watched Hollywood movies for decades know him as an Academy Award winner.

Many in MAGA country know him as a die-hard supporter of President Donald J. Trump.

Actor and political activist Jon Voight received a Patriot Award during a ceremony at the National Press Club. He spoke to the South Shore Press after winning his award.

South Shore Press: “How hopeful are you sir, with Donald Trump as President?”

Academy Award Winning Actor Jon Voight: “The people have spoken. The energy that he’s expressed is starting to register with people, the greatness of this man. He’s a great man. He’s choosing people who have tremendous energy and tremendous intelligence and loyalty and love for this country. That’s what’s happening.”

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