Netflix has landed in the middle of a political storm. Supporters of Donald Trump are now calling for a boycott of the streaming giant. On social media platform X, the hashtag “Boycott Netflix” has been trending among MAGA supporters.
Reed Hastings Donation Sparks Anger
The first confirmed reason behind the outrage is a donation by Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings. Reports revealed he donated two million dollars to California Governor Gavin Newsom’s redistricting campaign. Trump supporters see this as Netflix siding with Democrats.
Rumours About Stephen Colbert Deal
Another reason fuelling the boycott is less clear. Some posts on X claimed Netflix had signed a thirteen million dollar deal with comedian Stephen Colbert. Fact-checkers say there is no proof. Neither Netflix nor Colbert has confirmed such an agreement.
Colbert, Trump, and the Spotlight
Colbert has often clashed with Donald Trump. His announcement that he will leave The Late Show in 2026 has already kept him in the headlines. Trump recently called him a “total loser,” which only intensified attention on their long-running feud.
MAGA Calls for Boycott
On X, Trump supporters shared posts like “Time to cancel Netflix” and “We’re sick of the woke nonsense.” Some even compared Netflix to Cracker Barrel, another company that faced backlash from conservatives. The boycott push shows how politics and entertainment often collide.
Will the Boycott Impact Netflix?
For now, it is unclear whether the boycott will hurt Netflix’s numbers. Still, the debate highlights how entertainment companies have become key targets in America’s culture wars. Even a rumour can quickly ignite a political firestorm online.