Donald Trump publicly criticized Robert De Niro in a recent Truth Social post, escalating their ongoing public dispute. The former president called the acclaimed actor “a sick and demented person” following De Niro’s emotional interview on the podcast The Best People With Nicole Wallace, where the actor urged Americans to oppose Trump’s influence.
Trump’s Strong Words Target De Niro and Others
In his social media tirade, Trump described De Niro as having “an extremely Low IQ” and accused him of making statements that border on criminality. Reacting to De Niro’s visible tears during the interview, Trump compared him unfavorably to Rosie O’Donnell, calling De Niro “even sicker” and mentioned O’Donnell was currently in Ireland contemplating her return to the U.S.
“Trump Deranged Robert De Niro [is] another sick and demented person with, I believe, an extremely Low IQ, who has absolutely no idea what he is doing or saying — some of which is seriously CRIMINAL!”
Donald Trump
“When I watched him break down in tears last night, much like a child would do, I realized that he may be even sicker than Crazy Rosie O’Donnell, who is right now in Ireland trying to figure out how to come back into our beautiful United States.”
Donald Trump
Trump further asserted that the only difference between De Niro and Rosie O’Donnell is she might be somewhat smarter, “which isn’t saying much.” He then praised America’s current condition, declaring the country
“Bigger, Better, Richer, and Stronger than ever before,”
which he claimed is frustrating his opponents greatly.
“The only difference between De Niro and Rosie is that she is probably somewhat smarter than him, which isn’t saying much,”
Donald Trump
“The good news is that America is now Bigger, Better, Richer, and Stronger than ever before, and it’s driving them absolutely crazy!”
Donald Trump
Calls for Political Rivals to Leave the Country
Trump also extended his attack to Representatives Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, who had protested by leaving his State of the Union address prematurely and expressing their dissent loudly. Trump urged De Niro to leave the U.S. with these lawmakers, portraying them as destructive forces within the country.
“When you watch Low IQ Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, as they screamed uncontrollably last night at the very elegant State of the Union, such an important and beautiful event, they had the bulging, bloodshot eyes of crazy people, LUNATICS, mentally deranged and sick who, frankly, look like they should be institutionalized,”
Donald Trump
“When people can behave like that, and knowing that they are Crooked and Corrupt Politicians, so bad for our Country, we should send them back from where they came — as fast as possible. They can only damage the United States of America, they can do nothing to help it.”
Donald Trump
De Niro’s Plea to Resist Trump’s Influence
During his appearance on the Nicole Wallace podcast, Robert De Niro expressed deep concern about Trump’s impact on America, describing it as destructive and urgent. He called for persistent civic resistance as the only way to safeguard the country’s future, emphasizing that the movement supporting Trump would persist even after his potential departure.
“It’s sick, it’s fucked up. We have to save the country.”
Robert De Niro
“People have to resist, resist, resist, resist, resist. That’s the only way,”
Robert De Niro
“There’s no magic. There’s no nothing – people are not going to go away, even if Trump dies for some reason by having an illness or something. Parts of that movement are still there, and that’s the scary part. It has to be neutralized by the people.”
Robert De Niro
Ongoing Feud Highlights Deep Political and Cultural Divisions
The exchange between Trump and De Niro underscores the entrenched animosity between political figures and celebrities aligned with opposing views. Trump’s sharp rebukes and calls for his critics to leave the country are emblematic of the broader polarization in American society. Meanwhile, De Niro’s appeal to resistance reflects growing concern about the potential long-term effects of Trump’s political influence.
As this feud continues to unfold publicly, it reveals the heightened tensions affecting national discourse, particularly ahead of future elections and ongoing political battles. The persistence of such conflicts suggests that both Trump and his detractors will remain influential voices in shaping America’s political landscape for the foreseeable future.
