Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson and Nia Vardalos among the Greek Americans who support Kamala Harris

, Rita Wilson, Nia Vandalos, Michael Dukakis and Alexandra Payne are some of the most important members of the U.S. Greek homogeneity who openly support the presidential race against Donald Trump. The 78 prominent members of the Greek homogeneity, published yesterday (20.10.2024) a full-page letter to the New York Times supporting Democratic and Vice President candidate Kamala Harris in the presidential election of 5 November of the US. It is recalled that actor Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson were naturalized Greek honors in 2019. More detailed in the letter is underlined: “If America will remain “a bright city on top of the hill” it will be judged on the ballot box. Above all, we know that Vice President Harris and Governor Walz are committed to defending democracy and its fundamental virtues — freedom, honesty, dignity, compassion, consensus and cooperation — which are the foundation of our national and economic strength and stability.” “We are proud members of an American community with a strong and distinct cultural heritage of democracy. We believe that our collective voice is important to preserve and promote the ideals that strengthen our community and our country. That is why we support Kamala Harris as President of the United States. In our great nation of immigrants, the stories of our families and Greek heritage embodie the American Dream. This November, whether America will remain “a bright city on top of the hill” will be judged on the ballot box. The values of hospitality, honor (philotim), freedom and democracy, which are the essence of the Greek-American identity, are reflected in the life and career of Vice President Harris, making these elections concern not only politics, but also the preservation of ideals that strengthen our community and our country. We stand alongside Vice-President Harris in her struggle to strengthen border security and for a comprehensive reform of immigration policy which is fair, effective, and charitable. Her commitment to maintaining a strong NATO alliance ensures the global stability and security of America, Greece and the world. Her bold initiatives on climate change will protect our planet, maintaining the cultural heritage, natural beauty and economic stability of America and Greece. Above all, we know that Vice President Harris and Governor Walz are committed to defending democracy and the fundamental virtues of freedom, honesty, dignity, compassion, consensus and cooperation — which are the foundation of our national and economic strength and stability.”