Robert De Niro, a long-time critic of former President Donald Trump, found himself in a heated confrontation with Trump supporters in New York City. The incident occurred outside the Manhattan courthouse, where De Niro had made an appearance as a spokesman for the Biden campaign.
De Niro, known for his outspoken views and past remarks about wanting to “punch [Trump in the face],” seemed taken aback by the level of animosity he received from the crowd.
Trump supporters yelled a variety of insults at the actor, including “wannabe,” “paid sell-out,” “nobody,” “little punk,” and “f**k you.” De Niro initially turned to his entourage to complain about the criticism before engaging in a verbal sparring match with the crowd.
HAHAHA OMG.
The Biden campaign is holding an urgent press conference at the Trump trial.
Their expert? Robert De Niro in an N95.
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) May 28, 2024
“Your movies suck! You’re trash!” Robert De Niro is not having a good one at the Trump trial 😅pic.twitter.com/Atw4Sbhs62
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) May 28, 2024
During the heated exchange, the 80-year-old actor called Trump supporters “gangsters” and declared that Trump would “destroy not only the city but the country, and eventually could destroy the world.” As tensions escalated, De Niro yelled “f**k you” and stormed away after being called “washed up” by an onlooker.
The Democrats parade a washed up actor, Robert De Niro, outside of Trump's trial, a man who has spewed vile, pejorative-filled poison at Trump multiple times, and now he's upset Trump supporters are shouting at him in protest?!
De Niro is a unhinged, entitled maniac. pic.twitter.com/Ar9A0f60dS
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) May 28, 2024
🚨WASHED UP ACTOR ROBERT DE NIRO GETS INTO FUED WITH TRUMP SUPPORTERS!
This comes after a car alarm interrupted DeNiro's deranged remarks against Rightful President Trump.
Robert De Niro doesn't want you to share this!pic.twitter.com/boze0A7fz9
— Bo Loudon (@BoLoudon) May 28, 2024
The incident highlights the ongoing political divide in the United States, with both sides often engaging in heated rhetoric and confrontations. De Niro’s appearance was part of the Biden campaign’s efforts to rally support ahead of the upcoming election, but it seems the actor’s presence only served to further inflame tensions between supporters of the two political figures.
This event also underscores the challenges faced by celebrities who choose to wade into the political arena. While their fame can bring attention to a cause or campaign, it can also make them targets for criticism and backlash from those who disagree with their views.
In the end, the clash between De Niro and Trump supporters serves as a stark reminder of the deep divisions that continue to shape the political landscape in the United States. As the 2024 election approaches, it remains to be seen whether these divisions will deepen or if efforts to bridge the gap will gain traction.
