Justine Bateman has had enough of cancel culture.

The 58-year-old actress and filmmaker expressed her thoughts candidly during a Zoom call on Tuesday, just a week after Donald Trump was re-elected as President over Vice President Kamala Harris. While commentators are busy analyzing the implications of his return, Bateman, unlike many in Hollywood, supports the view that the election reflects a collective fatigue with political correctness among Americans.

“The attempt to silence everyone, even when discussing societal issues, has backfired,” she stated. “The election results show that many people are ready to move on. That’s why I feel it’s over.”

Those who follow Bateman on social media might already have a glimpse into her mindset.

Post-election, she tweeted about “decompressing from walking on eggshells for the past four years,” describing the previous years as almost unbearable. She criticized the environment where questioning or having opinions led to a limited set of ‘approved views’ being enforced, rendering different opinions unacceptable. Many people echoed her sentiments in the replies, sharing feelings of relief and newfound freedom.

Now, Bateman feels we’re “stepping into a new era,” and she’s “completely thrilled about it.”

According to Bateman, “Everyone should have the freedom to live their lives as they wish, as long as it doesn’t restrict someone else’s freedom.” However, she acknowledges a divide in how different people interpret the concept of infringement.

Justine Bateman Observes a Shift After Trump’s Victory

Bateman pointed to the COVID era as a time when people faced ostracism for having “incorrect” views. She mentioned, “This kind of hostility was overwhelming, leading to people losing jobs, friends, social status, and even their privacy,” adding that the situation was fundamentally un-American.

She sees Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter in April 2022 as a pivotal moment. “It felt like the air was released from the Woke Party balloon,” she remarked, feeling a sense of relief that has now been amplified by Trump’s recent win.

Did Justine Bateman Support Trump at the Polls?

When asked if she voted for Trump, she declined to answer.

“I refuse to engage in that game. My voting choice is not relevant,” she explained. “What matters is that I feel a spiritual shift, and I’m genuinely excited about the future. Also, reinforcing free speech benefits everyone.”

Bateman expressed a desire for unity, wishing that Americans could see themselves as united rather than divided like rival sports teams. While some might argue that concerns about reproductive rights and marriage equality are diminished by this perspective, Bateman feels relieved that the “age of emotional terrorism” may be coming to an end.

Only time will reveal if her views are accurate.