Why You Need to Follow Sally Field on Twitter ASAP

Published on Dec 5, 2016 at 4:05 PM

Prompted by the election's surprising and distressing results, Sally Field joined Twitter. Other than possessing quite possibly the best Twitter handle on the social network, @realMommaGump, Field's tweets are a wise grappling with how to move forward during Donald Trump's presidency. Field, a self-described "old, liberal, white woman," offers smart commentary — but also ways to take action.

Field told Chelsea Handler the simple reason she joined the network. "I want to know what other people are thinking," she said. "I want to know why they voted for this man who does not stand for anything."

Sally Field (@realmommagump) wants to understand why people voted for Trump. And that's why she just joined Twitter. pic.twitter.com/3XcnRnXNv8

— Chelsea (@Chelseashow) December 1, 2016

Here are a few tweets that capture Field's voice and demonstrate just how sage her opinions are.

Why she decided to join Twitter.

Today is the day I've decided to join twitter world. To pull my head out of the sand where I've been comfortably ensconced and reach out 1/2

— Sally Field (@realmommagump) November 9, 2016

I thought we were standing up against evil, fighting for democracy by campaigning for HRC, by casting our votes. What now? 2/2

— Sally Field (@realmommagump) November 9, 2016

An important note on being idle.

Read. Learn. Volunteer. Donate. March. Move. Don't go back to sleep. https://t.co/gR0t27slZw

— Sally Field (@realmommagump) November 12, 2016

Seriously, don't sleep.

I'd say "wake me when it over," but I know we can't go back to sleep. I may never sleep again. https://t.co/muE6akf11v

— Sally Field (@realmommagump) November 16, 2016

Instead of sleeping, organize.

Everything we feared. Here it is. How can we give Trump the benefit of a doubt? Look whats happening. I'm not doubting. Organize, rise https://t.co/OUN2Xaf5v5

— Sally Field (@realmommagump) November 18, 2016

Field was elated about the victory at Standing Rock, too.

Bravo Army Corps of Engineers, bravo Standing Rock, bravo Sioux Nation. You've taught us all something of great value. Stand your ground!

— Sally Field (@realmommagump) December 4, 2016

Susan Sarandon, watch out; there's a new activist among us.