During the Vietnam War, actress Jane Fonda traveled to Asia, where she was photographed with individuals viewed as enemies of the United States. These photos sparked significant controversy, with many criticizing Fonda’s actions as treasonous due to her protest against America’s involvement in the war.
Despite never facing formal charges for her involvement in the controversial images, former Trump advisor Stephen Miller recently reignited the issue during a Fox News segment. Miller accused Fonda of committing treason for her actions in 1972, including flying to Vietnam and condemning American involvement in the war on a Vietnamese radio program.
One particularly contentious photo from Fonda’s Vietnam visit depicted her sitting on an anti-aircraft gun, which some interpreted as support for shooting down American pilots and planes.
Fonda has remained active in public life through her activism, including protests in Washington during Trump’s presidency. Miller, in his defense of the Trump pipeline, has brought attention to Fonda’s past actions, labeling them as treasonous.
While Fonda apologized to American veterans for the controversial “Hanoi Jane” photo, she stands by her anti-war activism. In recent remarks, Fonda criticized President Biden for not halting the Trump pipeline quickly enough, emphasizing the urgency of addressing environmental concerns.
The question of whether Fonda’s actions constitute treason is subjective and depends on one’s perspective. While some may view her actions during the Vietnam War as traitorous, others see them as expressions of dissent and activism.