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Ritchson made the comment on Threads, responding to a fan who expressed a desire for a season based on the book, which involves Jack Reacher confronting a white supremacist militia. Ritchson wrote, 'I had it approved until someone got re-elected.'"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"While Ritchson did not name the individual, his past criticisms of Donald Trump and fan interpretations suggest the comment refers to Trump's re-election. The novel 'Die Trying,' published in 1998, follows Jack Reacher and a politician's daughter who are abducted by a radical militia for political leverage. Season 4 of 'Reacher' premiered in August 2026, and the show was renewed for a fifth season prior to the fourth season's debut."},{"type":"heading","text":"White House response"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson issued a public statement in response to Ritchson's comment. 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