Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro is no stranger to speaking his mind — especially when it comes to former U.S. President Donald Trump.
At a recent event promoting his new film, De Niro was asked about his long-standing feud with Trump — and he didn’t disappoint. In fact, he doubled down on his criticism, calling Trump “a danger to this country” and “one of the worst presidents we’ve ever had.”
The comments came during a Q&A session following a screening of his latest movie, where fans and critics alike listened as De Niro reflected on politics, power, and the responsibility of public figures to speak out against what they believe is wrong.
“I’ve never held back, and I’m not going to start now,” De Niro said. “We saw four years of chaos, lies, and division. And I don’t think people should forget that.”
He also addressed the ongoing legal issues surrounding Trump, including indictments and investigations. When asked if he thought Trump should face criminal consequences for his actions, De Niro gave a sharp response: “I think everyone should be held accountable — even if you used to be president.”
This isn’t the first time De Niro has criticized Trump publicly. In 2019, he famously shouted “F*** Trump!” at the Toronto Film Festival, drawing both applause and backlash. More recently, he’s made appearances on political talk shows and late-night programs, continuing to voice his concerns about Trump’s influence on American democracy.
Fans were quick to react to his latest remarks. Some praised him for using his platform to speak truth to power. Others accused him of crossing the line between art and activism.
Regardless of where people stand, one thing is clear: Robert De Niro refuses to stay silent.
And as the political climate continues to heat up ahead of the next presidential election, it seems like he’s only getting started.