Overview
- On MS NOW’s The Best People podcast, Robert De Niro called President Donald Trump “the enemy of this country,” urged Americans to “resist,” and said it is “up to us to get rid of him.”
- De Niro grew tearful while stressing unity — saying “you have to lift people up” and “you can’t divide people” — as he warned that MAGA elements would persist even if Trump were no longer in office.
- Following the interview, he headlined a “State of the Swamp” counter‑event, urging supporters to “take to the streets” and declaring, “I feel betrayed by my country,” according to rally coverage.
- Trump responded on Truth Social, attacking De Niro personally and labeling him “sick and demented,” in a lengthy post referencing the actor’s comments and the counter‑event.
- The exchange drew wide, partisan coverage, with right‑leaning outlets deriding his tears and left‑leaning and mainstream reports emphasizing his call to resist and his emotional appeal.