Overview
- On Wednesday, Trump called De Niro a “sick and insane person” with an “extremely low IQ” in a Truth Social post.
- He alleged that some of the actor’s statements were “really criminal” and said De Niro was obsessed with him, invoking “Trump Derangement Syndrome.”
- De Niro had urged Americans to “resist” Trump in a podcast episode released Monday, arguing the president is dividing and damaging the country.
- The actor also spoke at an anti-Trump counter-event to the State of the Union in Washington, D.C., delivering an emotional appeal.
- The exchange continues a years-long public feud that has resurfaced around high-profile moments, including De Niro’s 2025 Cannes criticism of Trump.