Actor Isaiah Washington announced his early retirement from acting on Friday, declaring that the role he played in the 2022 film “Corsicana” would stand as his last hurrah in the entertainment industry.

Washington, best known for his three-season stint as Dr. Preston Burke on long-running medical drama series “Grey’s Anatomy,” made the announcement in a lengthy tweet that was subsequently picked up and published by entertainment site Page Six.

It is with a heavy heart and a sense of relief that I am announcing my early retirement from the entertainment industry today. Those who have been Following/Witnessing my journey here on Twatter since 2011 all know that I have fought the good fight, but it seems that the haters,… https://t.co/ZHCoR15y6a pic.twitter.com/arTybceWKn

— The Disruptor💥 (@IWashington) February 28, 2023

“It is with a heavy heart and a sense of relief that I am announcing my early retirement from the entertainment industry today,” Washington began, adding, “Those who have been Following/Witnessing my journey here on Twatter since 2011 all know that I have fought the good fight, but it seems that the haters, provocateurs and the Useful Idiots have won.”

The actor made it clear that he was concerned over the future of the United States, saying that he wanted no part of the things that divide Americans down racial and political lines.

“I’m no longer interested in the back and forth regarding a ‘color construct’ that keeps us human beings divided nor am I interested in politics or anything vitriolic. I will be traveling this great country before it falls into Socialism and then Communism. Until then, know that this Frederick Douglass Conservative will keep his powder dry and loves you all!” he said.

Washington concluded with a hearty thanks to the fans who have supported his work throughout his career, explaining that “Corsicana” would be his last film and promising to continue to share his post-acting life with those who followed his social media accounts.

“I am truly grateful for your support over the years. It looks like CORSICANA #CorsicanaMovie may be the last time you see me as an Actor born here in America,” Washington said. “Just know that I will be posting a few pictures of my retirement shenanigans here and there, but until then. Be safe out there. Your loved ones love you and need you. SALUTE!”

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appeared to be triggered by claims that he only visited the site of the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, because former President Donald Trump did it first.

Buttigieg spoke at length on a number of topics with CNN senior reporter Edward-Isaac Dovere, but the topic still drawing the most oxygen is the East Palestine derailment — and while the former mayor conceded a few mistakes, he argued that most of critics were not being fair to him.

Admitting that he should probably have gone to the site of the derailment — which was followed by a massive crash, a toxic chemical spill, and a failed attempt at a controlled burn — much earlier than he did (weeks after the initial crash), Buttigieg bristled at the idea that he was somehow goaded into making an appearance only after Trump showed up with trucks filled with clean drinking water and other supplies.

“That’s bulls***,” Buttigieg said. “We were already going to go.”

Buttigieg called Trump’s visit “somewhat maddening – to see someone who did a lot try to gut not just rail safety regulations, but the EPA, which is the number one thing standing between that community and a total loss of accountability for Norfolk Southern and then show up giving out bottled water and campaign swag?”

Buttigieg also responded to criticisms aimed at his footwear — calling those complaints “maddening” as well.

Serious question – does @SecretaryPete think these are work boots? pic.twitter.com/ldp08TiEwW

— Abigail Marone 🇺🇸 (@abigailmarone) February 23, 2023

“Who cares what shoes I was wearing, when I was there to draw attention to an agenda that will save lives on our railroads?” he asked.

The former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, went on to lash out at his critics — suggesting that they were the ones who were out of touch.

“It’s really rich to see some of these folks – the former president, these Fox hosts – who are literally lifelong card-carrying members of the East Coast elite, whose top economic policy priority has always been tax cuts for the wealthy, and who wouldn’t know their way around a T.J. Maxx if their life depended on it, to be presenting themselves as if they genuinely care about the forgotten middle of the country,” Buttigieg complained. “You think Tucker Carlson knows the difference between a T.J. Maxx and a Kohl’s?”