Actor Robert De Niro has intensified his criticism of former President Donald Trump, asserting that “there’s no other way to face a bully.” Speaking on MSNBC during a segment dedicated to the recent anti-Trump “No Kings” protests, De Niro emphasized the need for continued resistance against Trump’s political ambitions. Millions participated in the protests, which spanned cities across the United States.
De Niro expressed concerns about Trump’s aspirations for a third term, declaring that the public must remain vigilant. “We cannot let up on him because he is not going to leave the White House,” De Niro stated. He elaborated, “He does not want to leave the White House. He will not leave the White House.” The actor warned that those who believe Trump will step down are “just deluding themselves.”
De Niro’s Call to Action
The actor characterized the current political climate as a “classic bully situation.” He urged that the only effective method of dealing with such a figure is to confront and challenge him directly. “You have to face him and fight it out and back them off and back him down,” De Niro asserted.
This is not the first time De Niro has voiced his opposition to Trump. In a previous video supporting the “No Kings” protests, he drew parallels between today’s political struggles and the American Revolution against King George III. “The original No Kings protest was 250 years ago,” he noted, highlighting the historical significance of the fight for democracy.
Reflecting on the past, De Niro remarked, “We’ve had two and a half centuries of democracy since then. Often challenging, sometimes messy, always essential.” He stressed that the fight for democracy has always been vital, stating, “Now we have a would-be king who wants to take it away. King Donald the First. Fuck that. We’re rising up again.”
History of Opposition
De Niro’s opposition to Trump is well-documented, with comments dating back to the 2016 election cycle. He has previously referred to Trump as a “bullshit artist” and expressed his desire to see him face legal consequences. In a 2019 interview with the Guardian, he stated, “I can’t wait to see him in jail.” More recently, in 2023, he described Trump as “evil” and a “wannabe tough guy with no morals or ethics.”
His statements resonate with his belief that the public must stand united against perceived threats to democracy. De Niro concluded, “The man is a bully and you can’t let bullies win.” As protests continue, his call for resistance reflects a broader sentiment shared by many Americans eager to safeguard democratic principles in the face of political challenges.
Through his public statements and participation in protests, Robert De Niro remains a prominent voice in the ongoing discourse surrounding Donald Trump’s influence and the fight for democratic integrity in the United States.
