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Robert De Niro Condemns Trump, Says He Feels 'Betrayed by My Country'

  • On Feb. 24, Robert De Niro delivered an emotional plea at the 'State of the Swamp' counterprogram, saying he felt 'betrayed by my country' and urging action against President Donald Trump.
  • Explaining his stance, De Niro said on Feb. 23 that Trump is 'the enemy of this country' and urged focus on 'the big problem.'
  • Speaking candidly, De Niro recalled on Nicole Wallace's 'The Best People' podcast that he broke into tears while reflecting on his 1981 Oscars clip, emphasizing the importance of lifting up others.
  • The White House pushed back, with Communications Director Steven Cheung saying De Niro is a 'washed-up has-been' who 'just beclowns himself by spewing hate speech and inciting violence against others,' while Trump mocked De Niro on Truth Social.
  • De Niro warned that Trump might try to suppress votes in the upcoming midterm elections and urged participation in the No Kings protest day on March 28.
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EADaily broke the news in on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
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