Former President Donald Trump took to the media outside the Manhattan courthouse where his hush money trial is currently underway to express his thoughts on Hollywood actor Robert De Niro. Trump’s comments were in response to De Niro’s appearance outside the courthouse earlier this week, where the actor, known for his left-wing political views, got into a heated exchange with Trump supporters.
During his remarks to the media, Trump referred to De Niro as a “broken-down fool” who had been met with a force greater than the “Radical Left” in the form of Trump’s supporters. The former president’s comments were made in the context of a vulgar shouting match that occurred between De Niro and Trump supporters outside the courthouse.
“And then they have a protester, Robert De Niro yesterday. He’s a fool,” Trump told the press on Wednesday.
“He’s a broken down fool. Standing out there–he got MAGA-ED. He got MAGA-ED yesterday. He got a big dose of it.”
Trump just destroyed Robert De Niro lmao
"And then they have a protester, Robert De Niro yesterday. He's a fool. He's a broken down fool. Standing out there–he got MAGA-ED. He got MAGA-ED yesterday. He got a big dose of it" pic.twitter.com/jJLE4fi4G1
— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) May 29, 2024
The incident unfolded as De Niro, along with police officers who were injured during the January 6, 2021 riots, spoke to reporters about their concerns regarding the dangers of a repeat Trump presidency. The actor did not directly reference the ongoing legal proceedings against Trump, but his presence at the courthouse was seen as an attempt to exploit the media focus on the trial.
New Yorker to De Niro: “You’re trash! Your mom should have swallowed!” 🤣🤣🤣
— I Meme Therefore I Am 🇺🇸 (@ImMeme0) May 28, 2024
De Niro, an 80-year-old actor known for his roles in films such as “Taxi Driver” and “Raging Bull,” has been a vocal critic of Trump. The actor has previously spoken out against the former president, calling him a “clown” and criticizing his impact on American democracy. His appearance outside the courthouse was part of a broader effort by the Biden campaign to highlight Trump’s legal woes and warn of the dangers of re-electing him.
As the legal proceedings against Trump continue, it remains to be seen how the former president’s supporters and critics will continue to engage in public clashes. The incident involving De Niro serves as a reminder of the deep divisions within the country and the ongoing battle between Trump and his detractors.
