Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 12, 2025 · Entertainment

Beloved Munsters Star Stuns Fans with MAGA Allegiance!

Butch Patrick (left) shared a smiling photo of himself and Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders (right) to his Instagram overnight after the pair were introduced at a party. He says Trump's former White House Press Secretary was 'nice' and 'surprisingly she said I looked familiar'

SHOCKING REVELATION FROM THE SCHOLARLY NOTE

Beloved TV Icon Butch Patrick, Star of The Munsters, Stuns Fans with MAGA Supporter Confession!

Butch Patrick, the beloved actor who brought Eddie Munster to life in the iconic 1960s sitcom, has left fans reeling with a shocking confession: he's a proud supporter of Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement! The revelation has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and beyond, leaving many wondering how this could be possible.

But woke keyboard critics did not take well to the photograph and quickly attacked the 71-year-old star for being a MAGA supporter (Pictured: Donald Trump, 78, on Monday)

The 71-year-old actor shared a photo of himself grinning alongside Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders on Instagram, captioning it: "Nice" and "surprisingly she said I looked familiar." He also revealed his fondness for living in Arkansas, praising the state's "friendly folks."

But not everyone was thrilled with the unexpected endorsement. Woke keyboard warriors quickly pounced, blasting Patrick as a traitor and accusing him of supporting "Nazis." The backlash was swift and merciless, with some fans abandoning their beloved Eddie Munster.

The controversy comes as a surprise to many, considering Patrick's history of struggling with addiction and personal turmoil. In 2010, he entered rehab for drug and alcohol abuse, and in 2021, he testified in court after being accused of involvement in a murder case (which he vehemently denied).

Butch Patrick (front) found fame in the 1960s sitcom The Munsters, which also starred Pat Priest, (left) Al Lewis, (2nd left) Fred Gwynne, (2nd right) and Yvonne Decarlo (right) as a family of Monsters living in suburban America

Patrick's life has been marked by both triumphs and tribulations. As a child star, he rose to fame playing the lovable Eddie Munster on The Munsters, which aired from 1964 to 1966. The show was a cult classic, poking fun at traditional American values with a cast of monster characters.

However, Patrick's adult life has been plagued by struggles. In 2011, he revealed his battle with prostate cancer, but thanks to early detection and treatment, he managed to overcome the disease. He also spoke publicly about his years-long addiction, crediting his recovery for keeping him alive today.

Despite the controversy surrounding his MAGA support, Patrick remains a beloved figure in popular culture. His co-stars from The Munsters have long since passed away, including Fred Gwynne (Herman) in 1993 and Yvonne De Carlo (Lily) in 2007. Pat Priest, who played Marilyn, the on-screen sister of Eddie, is the only surviving cast member.

Patrick (right, in 1965) is one of the few surviving cast members of The Munsters, along with Pat Priest, (left) who played his onscreen sister Marilyn and who is now retired from acting

The scholarly note.com wishes Butch Patrick well in his personal and professional endeavors, even as we acknowledge the shock and disbelief surrounding his MAGA supporter confession. Will this revelation have a lasting impact on his career or legacy? Only time will tell.

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Patrick was 11 years old when he began playing Eddie Munster, (pictured) a young werewolf who was the son of Frankenstein monster Herman and his vampire wife Lily

Butch Patrick poses with the Munster Mobile at the Hollywood Collectors and Celebrity Show held at the Beverly Garland Holiday Inn, January 2001 in North Hollywood, California