Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in June 2021.
Jane Fonda Blasted on Live TV: “Treason Should Not Be Forgotten,” Says Former Trump Aide
Reigniting Old Wounds
Former Trump adviser Stephen Miller stirred fresh outrage during a fiery segment on Fox News, accusing actress and activist Jane Fonda of committing “acts of treason” during the Vietnam War. “What she did should never be forgotten,” Miller declared, reigniting debate over one of the most controversial chapters in Hollywood history.
Though now 83 and making headlines for her activism against the Keystone Pipeline, Fonda’s decades-old trip to North Vietnam took center stage in Miller’s criticism. He blasted her 1972 visit—where she appeared on North Vietnamese radio and posed for a photo seated at an enemy anti-aircraft g*n—as a betrayal of American troops.
The Return of ‘Hanoi Jane’
Miller didn’t hold back, invoking Fonda’s infamous nickname, “Hanoi Jane,” and questioning whether someone who, in his view, “collaborated with the en.emy” deserves to be honored or remembered as a national icon. “Let’s not rewrite history,” he warned. “Her actions directly aided Communist propaganda during a time of war.”
The renewed scrutiny has sparked a wave of debate online, with veterans and younger generations clashing over whether redemption should come with time—or if some wounds never heal.
Old Scars and New Battles: Jane Fonda’s Past Resurfaces Amid Pipeline Protests
From Vietnam to Keystone
Stephen Miller didn’t stop at Vietnam. During his Fox News appearance, the former Trump aide drew a direct line between Jane Fonda’s infamous 1972 Hanoi visit and her current environmental activism—arguing that her past actions discredit her present-day causes.
“She’s protesting again, but has anything really changed?” Miller asked. “This is the same woman who stood with the enemy and now attacks American energy.”
Selective Regret?
While Fonda has previously expressed regret over the photo that captured her sitting beside a North Vietnamese anti-aircraft g*n, Miller cast doubt on her sincerity. He claimed her apology was “carefully crafted” and ignored the broader impact of her wartime behavior, calling it a calculated attempt at image rehabilitation.
Still on the Front Lines
Now in her eighties, Fonda remains a vocal presence in modern activism. She has repeatedly criticized President Biden for what she calls a lackluster stance on climate policy—most recently celebrating his decision this week to revoke a critical permit for the Keystone pipeline.
A Legacy Under Fire
Miller’s comments have reignited a decades-old firestorm. For many veterans and conservative critics, “Hanoi Jane” remains a symbol of betrayal. But to her supporters, Fonda’s ongoing commitment to protest reflects a lifetime of courage and conviction.
As the debate intensifies, one question remains: Can a lifetime of advocacy outweigh a single moment that defined a generation?