'A Trump supporter is fighting against just about everything': Brad Pitt picks apart Donald Trump's presidential campaign 

By Adam S. Levy For Dailymail.com

Published: 15:12 EST, 7 September 2016 | Updated: 05:20 EST, 8 September 2016

Brad Pitt isn't buying what Donald Trump's selling.

The Oscar-nominated actor spoke with T, The New York Times' style magazine, and said that he sees the Republican candidate as a voice tailored to those tired from the everyday grind and lacking the time or wherewithal to keep current on politics.

'You gotta understand, that it’s also in our DNA,' the 52-year-old Fight Club star said. 'Most Americans don’t have time to watch CNN and Fox and Al Jazeera. They’re trying to make the rent, get the kids fed, they’re tired when they get home and they want to forget about everything.'

Candid: Brad Pitt, 52, shared his insights on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in The New York Times' T magazine 

Candid: Brad Pitt, 52, shared his insights on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in The New York Times' T magazine 

The next president?: Pitt said in the interview that he can't bring himself 'to think that Trump will be in charge,' but admits he doubted Brexit would happen either 

The next president?: Pitt said in the interview that he can't bring himself 'to think that Trump will be in charge,' but admits he doubted Brexit would happen either 

Howdy: Pitt waved to fans as he boarded a plane in Croatia Friday
On the road again: Trump's busy summer included an August 24 campaign stop in Jackson, Mississippi

Catchphrase confusion: Pitt said he doesn't quite understand what Trump means when the presidential candidate calls to take the country back

'And so suddenly when this voice comes in - and it doesn’t have to be a voice of substance - saying he’s fed up with all of this, that’s the part that hooks into the DNA,' the Allied star said.

Pitt - an international humanitarian like his wife, Angelina Jolie - noted that those who do stand behind the New York businessman's run for the White House are showing how disenfranchised they have become with the system.

'A Trump supporter,' he said, 'is fighting against just about everything.'

Smoke and mirrors?: Trump's popularity is fueled by those who are disenfranchised and don't have ample time to follow politics, Pitt told the magazine

Smoke and mirrors?: Trump's popularity is fueled by those who are disenfranchised and don't have ample time to follow politics, Pitt told the magazine

The By the Sea star admitted he's confused by the message Trump's trying to get across with one of his chief campaign catchphrases.

'What does he even mean, take our country back?' the father-of-six asked. 'Would someone please explain that to me? … Where’d it go?'

Pitt compared Trump's unprecedented campaign with his shock over Brexit, the United Kingdom's June decision to pull out of the European Union.

'Man, I never thought it would happen,' he said of this summer's landmark referendum. 'Same way I can’t bring myself to think that Trump will be in charge ... in the simplest terms, what brings us together is good, and what separates us is bad.'

Light it up: Pitt read passages from a Marlon James story for the magazine
Burning desire: Pitt has continually evolved in his Hollywood journey, parlaying his acting success into film production and philanthropic ventures

Fire starter: Pitt recorded a reading for award-winning writer Marlon James in the piece

The Midwestern A-lister - who four years ago disavowed his mother Jane's widely-publicized comments in favor of then-presidential candidate Mitt Romney, and against gay marriage - said he's done his best to come to terms on the culture clashes within the nation.

'Coming from Oklahoma, southern Missouri, which leans more toward a Trump voice, I try to understand it,' he said.

Pitt's full interview with T hits newsstands September 11, and he'll be back in theaters November 23 starring in the Robert Zemeckis period piece, Allied.

In his element: The A-list stalwart and wife Angelina Jolie looked every bit the part of movie stars as they hit the red carpet at the premiere of his film By The Sea late last year

In his element: The A-list stalwart and wife Angelina Jolie looked every bit the part of movie stars as they hit the red carpet at the premiere of his film By The Sea late last year

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