By Dailymail.com Reporter
Published: 17:17 GMT, 27 March 2019 | Updated: 20:13 GMT, 27 March 2019
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Anna Chlumsky is not afraid to speak her mind on a myriad of topics including politics.
The 38-year-old actress sat down with Bustle in their New York City office recently to talk about her life as a child actor, her role on the hit HBO comedy Veep and the current political climate in the US.
The Chicago native, who plays Julia Louis-Dreyfus' now ex-president Selina Meyer's overworked chief of staff Amy Brookheimer, feels politicians have far too much power.
Outspoken actress: Anna Chlumsky sat down with Bustle in their New York City office recently to talk about her life as a child actor, her role on the hit HBO comedy Veep and the current political climate in the US
Smart cookie: The brilliant beauty graduated from the University of Chicago with a BA in International Studies
With her co-star: Chlumsky and Julia Louis-Dreyfus attend Veep Season 7 premiere after party at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center in NYC on Tuesday
'[Politicians] have to take poops and they have to figure out coffee makers and they also have far too much power,' the former child star stated.
Being part of a very popular political satire, Chlumsky knows many people expect her to have opinions about the present-day situation on Capitol Hill.
For years she avoided the topic but now feels it is her place to use her public platform to speak up for the voiceless.
Chlumsky is not afraid to speak her mind and let her voice be heard on a myriad of topics including politics
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