Robert De Niro Expresses Emotional Plea Against Trump on Podcast
De Niro's Emotional Appeal
Renowned Hollywood actor Robert De Niro became visibly emotional while discussing the influence of President Donald Trump on the nation during his recent guest appearance on The Best People With Nicole Wallace podcast. He passionately called for action against Trump, stating, "The story is our country, and Trump is destroying it, and who knows what his reasons are, but it’s sick, it’s messed up," as he urged listeners to 'save the country.'
De Niro Labels Trump as the Nation's Biggest Adversary
De Niro's Strong Words Against Trump
During the podcast, De Niro referred to Trump as the biggest adversary the country faces, becoming emotional as he implored Americans to stand against the current administration. He emphasized, "People have to resist, resist, resist, resist, resist. That’s the only way. 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.”
Call to Action for Americans
He further expressed concern about the ongoing movement supporting Trump, stating that it needs to be countered by the populace. In his dialogue with Wallace, De Niro proposed organizing efforts at polling locations to oversee the midterm elections and encouraged peaceful protests nationwide.
De Niro's Ongoing Critique of Trump
Continued Criticism of Trump
De Niro has been one of the prominent Hollywood voices criticizing Trump. In October 2025, he appeared in a video on the TikTok account of the activist group Indivisible, urging participation in the No Kings protests. The actor has labeled Trump as “sadistic” and a “clown,” while Trump has retaliated by calling De Niro a “wacko” suffering from an incurable case of Trump Derangement Syndrome. De Niro concluded, "The country sticks together. The family sticks together. When a crazy thing happens, a crazy person, an enemy — because Trump is the enemy of this country, let’s not kid ourselves, it’s that simple — everybody has to stick together to get them out and get back on track," referencing his role in The Intern.