# Jane Fonda political and social commentary in Venice

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jane-fonda-political-and-social-commentary-in-venice
> Updated: 2026-09-03T22:00:00.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

While receiving the DVF Award in Venice, actress and activist Jane Fonda raised several political and social concerns. She warned of a “dangerous drift toward authoritarianism” in the United States under the presidency of Donald Trump, noting that while certain groups have historically experienced such governance, it is a new phenomenon for white Americans.

Fonda also criticized the influence of the wealthy, specifically targeting the pursuit of extreme longevity by tech billionaires and oligarchs. Additionally, she expressed opposition to the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger and warned that the expansion of artificial intelligence data centers in residential areas could threaten jobs and damage the environment.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Jane Fonda criticizes tech billionaires and corporate mergers in Venice

At the Venice Film Festival, Jane Fonda criticized tech billionaires' pursuit of longevity and voiced opposition to the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger and the social impacts of artificial intelligence.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jane-fonda-criticizes-tech-billionaires-and-corporate-mergers-in-venice

### 2026-09-03: Jane Fonda warns of authoritarianism in the United States

Actress and activist Jane Fonda warned of rising authoritarianism in the US during an appearance in Venice, expressing hope in continued civil rights activism.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jane-fonda-warns-of-authoritarianism-in-the-united-states

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