Van Der Beek criticized the DNC in a video that has been viewed over 1 million times on TikTok. He said that the DNC's decision not to host a primary debate was a disservice to the American people. "We need to know what these candidates stand for and what they're going to do for us," he said. "We can't just rely on soundbites and Twitter feeds."
Van Der Beek's comments have been met with both praise and criticism. Some have applauded him for speaking out and encouraging political engagement. Others have criticized him for promoting baseless conspiracy theories about Biden's mental health. The actor's wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, has also faced backlash for her anti-vaccination views and her promotion of unproven Covid treatments on social media.
Despite the controversy, Van Der Beek has continued to speak out about politics. In a recent interview with Fox News, he defended his comments and said that he was not trying to be divisive. "I'm just trying to encourage people to get involved in the political process and ask tough questions," he said. "We need to hold our leaders accountable."