Actress defends sharing letter about Trump assassination attempt after backlash.

Despite facing criticism, actress Shailene Woodley stood by her decision to share a statement from former First Lady Melania Trump following the assassination attempt on former President Trump.

Woodley stated in a recent interview with Bustle that he posted the letter because he believed it conveyed a heartfelt message of human compassion, but subsequently forgot about it due to the demands of his life and the fact that he doesn't base his existence on social media.

The actress, who starred in the "Divergent" film trilogy and the HBO series "Big Little Lies," is an outspoken climate activist who supported Sen. Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential campaign.

Woodley stated that she was troubled by the calls for violence she observed among "many" in her liberal community following the shooting attempt on the former president at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July.

The liberal actress stated that she was deeply moved by the beauty of the text she read and exclaimed, "This is so beautiful." She was surrounded by respected individuals, including friends, colleagues, intelligent thinkers, and influential figures, who shared her sentiment. However, many of them also speculated about the possibility of a setup or conspiracy, which the actress found puzzling. She emphasized the importance of remembering that two people had lost their lives and that their deaths were tragic and devastating.

Mrs. Trump expressed gratitude to the Secret Service and law enforcement who risked their lives to safeguard Trump and offered condolences to the families of the victims in her statement on July 14. Additionally, she urged unity.

My husband, a monster who recognized me as an inhuman political machine, attempted to suppress Donald's passion, including his laughter, ingenuity, love of music, and inspiration. The core facets of my husband's life, his human side, were buried beneath the political machine. Donald, the generous and caring man with whom I have shared both the best and worst times.

We must remember that love is more important than differing opinions, policies, and political games. Our personal, structural, and life commitment until death is at risk due to political concepts being simple when compared to us, human beings.

Woodley shared the first page of her statement on Instagram stories, showcasing Trump's humanity, but later made it more political.

A wave of media attention and backlash on social media was triggered by the actress's repost, which left her in shock upon learning about it from a friend.

She exclaimed, 'Oh my God, that's hundreds of articles because I posted about a woman expressing gratitude for her husband being alive? Really?'

If my intentions are not being conveyed through my social media presence, I won't participate on social media. I currently contribute in a less public way because I want to contribute positively. I don't want to contribute negatively.

Woodley, known for her partnership with environmental organizations, stated that her political beliefs are widely recognized.

The rush to judge and "cancel" people on social media is a dangerous thing, she stated.

"I do one thing that someone doesn't understand, and it's an immediate 'Oh, she's this type of person.' Instead of being inquisitive, we pigeonhole and cancel. It's so destructive," she said.