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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Inga Parkel

Spike Lee says ‘people are hurting’ in jab at Trump’s foreign-made film tariffs

Spike Lee not-so-subtly shaded Donald Trump while speaking at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival ahead of the world premiere of his new film, Highest 2 Lowest.

During Monday’s press conference, the acclaimed Do the Right Thing director, 68, was asked if social media has negatively impacted American morals.

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