Actor James Woods addressed a range of cultural and political issues in recent remarks, focusing on the use of antidepressants, the causes of violent incidents, and policies related to gender identity.

Woods spoke about what he described as the widespread use of medications, including antidepressants, and the potential risks associated with them.

He referenced advertisements he has seen during televised sporting events, describing concerns about the side effects listed in those commercials.

“Now that people are on antidepressants. Now men are as well. They're on Ozempic, but on all this stuff. Now, if you watch a football game, I go out of my way. I love that you're on substack and stuff, because you don't have to see commercials. When you watch football, all of a sudden, you see commercials. And I just watch, I mean, there are so many side effects. It's always suicidal and rage and, you know,” Woods said.

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He also discussed his perspective on the causes of school shootings, stating that access to firearms is not the sole factor.

Woods said he believes other elements, including medication use, should be considered when examining such incidents.

“And by the way, every school shooting, everybody's old guns. I said it's not about the guns. And it turns out that it's not only not about the guns. People on drugs, not only on drugs, it's usually the wrong hormones for the wrong sex,” Woods said.

Woods further addressed issues related to gender identity and public policy, stating that the topic has influenced his political views.

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He described his position as a dividing line in his political alignment.

“And I this transgender sh*t is, to me, one of the this is, this was the Rubicon for me, with Democrats,” Woods said.

He added that he no longer identifies with the Democratic Party due to its stance on gender-related issues.

“If you're still a Democrat and you support mutilating five-year-olds because they like the color pink, you're just a monster. Shut up. You know, I'm done with Democrats. If you're still a Democrat now, you're nuts,” Woods said.

The remarks reflect Woods’ views on several topics that have been part of broader national discussions, including mental health treatment, public safety, and gender-related policies.

His comments come amid ongoing debates across the country over the role of medication, the causes of violence, and the direction of public policy on gender identity.

Woods’ statements add to the range of perspectives expressed by public figures on these issues, which continue to be discussed in political, medical, and cultural contexts.