Robert De Niro openly criticized President Donald Trump during an interview on MS NOW with Nicolle Wallace on Monday, conveying strong emotions about the nation’s condition under Trump’s leadership. Highlighting his concern, De Niro described the country’s situation as being under severe threat and called for urgent action.
“The story is our country, and Trump is destroying it, and who knows what his reasons are, but it’s sick, it’s fucked up,”
De Niro said.
“We have to save this country.”
Appeal to Unity and Support Among Americans
As the conversation progressed, De Niro became visibly emotional when discussing why he emphasizes thanking his colleagues at award ceremonies. His voice quivered as he stressed the importance of solidarity and encouragement during these times of division.
“You have to — you have to lift people up,”
he said.
“You have to bring them together. You can’t divide people, you can’t win that way.”
De Niro Reflects on the Challenges of Trump’s Presidency
Returning to the topic of Trump’s divisive tenure, De Niro described the situation as almost fated, with the president seemingly intent on damaging the country without clear purpose. He underscored the responsibility of citizens to protect the nation from such forces.
“It’s a no-win situation, and look what we have, look who we have there, it’s almost like a destiny to have this thing there, destroying… attempting to destroy this country and maybe not even understanding why. So it’s up to us to protect the country,”
De Niro explained.
Uncertainty About America’s Future and Call to Action
During the interview, Nicolle Wallace noted the gravity of the moment facing the United States, referencing a possible turning point for its democratic principles. Asking De Niro whether he believed the country might fail, Wallace received a candid and uncertain response.
“You think it’s going the other way?”
she asked.
De Niro admitted he did not know but stressed the necessity of resistance.
“All I know is people have to have to resist, resist, resist,”
he said.
“There’s no easy way. It’s not going to come to you easy. You know, there’s a time when you know in your own life and your own survival, you better do this. You better jump and run through the fire because if you don’t run through the fire, you’re not getting out, and that’s what we have to do.”
De Niro’s Ongoing Opposition to Trump’s Bullying Style
De Niro’s opposition to Trump is well documented. In a previous interview with The Guardian last May, he described the president as a persistent bully who must be confronted.
“The man is a bully, and you can’t let bullies win. If a bully comes for your lunch money on Monday, he’s going to ask for more on Tuesday. You have to stand up. And I wouldn’t want to look at myself if I didn’t,”
De Niro said.
The Importance of De Niro’s Message Amid Political Division
The actor’s emotional appeal highlights the deep anxiety and frustration many feel about the future of the United States under Trump’s presidency. His call for unity and resistance reflects broader concerns about the preservation of democratic values and the urgent need for collective action. As the political landscape remains uncertain, messages like De Niro’s may inspire others to become more engaged in protecting the country’s future.
