Daniel Baldwin: Alec being scapegoated
According to actor Daniel Baldwin, his older brother Alec Baldwin is “a target” being attacked for his political views in the wake of the “Rust” shooting.
The “Hawaii Five-0” star believes Alec is being scapegoated for the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the “Rust” set last month — but doesn’t think his brother is to blame because he wasn’t the person responsible for the weapon that shot and killed her.
“You know Alec’s got the name, though, doesn’t he?” the younger Baldwin said on a Monday episode of the radio program “The Domenick Nati Show” on Instagram Live. “So let’s go ahead and take Alec for his political views and the many, many wonderful things he’s done for different charities and people and his wife and let’s see if we can’t sensationalize this and go after Alec.
“This is what he faces because he’s opinionated and he’s strong-headed and he has really staunch views on certain things, and those people who don’t like him will take advantage of him and persecute his wife,” the 61-yearold said.
Name recognition aside, the actor said his outspoken brother is being scrutinized because of his political whims and polarizing personality. Conservatives have eviscerated the “Saturday Night Live” guest star since the tragedy, with the likes of Donald Trump Jr. and Candace Owens accusing the actor of being a killer.
And, as an example, Daniel referred to a viral incident involving Alec’s wife, Hilaria Baldwin, who was criticized late last year for claiming Spanish heritage, that put the “30 Rock” veteran and his family on the defensive.