Agents of SHIELD star Chloe Bennet has spoken out against anti-Asian racism amid the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, after US president Donald Trump referred to the illness as the "Chinese virus" in a recent press conference.
In a message of solidarity, Chloe – who plays Daisy Johnson in the Marvel and ABC series – warned followers against repeating racist rhetoric and called for unity. "The Asian American community needs allies right now", she wrote.
Sharing her thoughts on Instagram, the actress called Trump's and the White House's comments "unacceptable" and "disgusting", and revealed that many of her friends and family have experienced racism in light of the president's words. "The attitude of the country reflects its