{"id":41930,"date":"2026-02-27T22:23:53","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T22:23:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=41930"},"modified":"2026-02-27T22:24:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T22:24:19","slug":"robert-de-niro-becomes-emotional-while-making-statement-about-donald-trump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=41930","title":{"rendered":"\u201cRobert De Niro Becomes Emotional While Making Statement About Donald Trump\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"1289\">Hollywood legend\u00a0<strong data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"752\">Robert De\u202fNiro<\/strong>, widely regarded as one of the most accomplished actors of his generation, made national headlines in late February 2026 when he appeared on\u00a0<em data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"932\">The Best People with Nicolle Wallace.<\/em><\/p><div class=\"vpwoq69decfcc7f063\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.vpwoq69decfcc7f063 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.vpwoq69decfcc7f063 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.vpwoq69decfcc7f063 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.vpwoq69decfcc7f063 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.vpwoq69decfcc7f063 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"1289\">A political podcast hosted by MSNBC commentator Nicolle Wallace. In a candid and emotional interview, the 82\u2011year\u2011old actor spoke forcefully about his views on President\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1121\">Donald Trump<\/strong>\u00a0and the direction of American democracy \u2014 remarks that quickly became a subject of widespread discussion and debate in the media.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1752\">De\u202fNiro \u2014 who has won two Academy Awards and has starred in dozens of landmark films \u2014 has long been known not only for his cinematic contributions but also for his willingness to voice his political opinions, especially about President Trump.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1752\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25485 lzl-ed lzl-cached\" src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YNMXxzYUgQS6KDfUK4F_wWYONNW-L4oL2jVqb36X2UiEGr3uUco8znZleJ6oJhb41q4M2sS7HmgmBrhNMvgcR93KQDAaVOn9HnIVQVOrmnCtX4TzvDFRonwKu-t01fG75XUgxk8pwKzV40kgPRHq3w.jpg\" 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class=\"google-aiuf\" data-google-ad-efd=\"true\">\n<div class=\"goog-rentries\">\n<div class=\"google-anno-skip goog-rentry\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" aria-label=\"News subscription services\" data-google-vignette=\"false\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\"><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"2094\">During the conversation, De\u202fNiro used strong language to describe how he sees the current state of the nation under Trump\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_3_host\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"2094\">Reflecting on what he views as deep social and political divisions, he said,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2056\">\u201cThe story is our country, and Trump is destroying it \u2014 we have to save the country.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_4_host\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2431\">On multiple occasions, he called for resistance, urging Americans to engage actively in political life to protect democratic norms.<\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_5_host\">\n<div class=\"google-aiuf\" data-google-ad-efd=\"true\">\n<div class=\"goog-rentries\">\n<div class=\"google-anno-skip goog-rentry\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" aria-label=\"Financial planning services\" data-google-vignette=\"false\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\"><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2431\">\u201cPeople have to\u00a0<em data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2268\">resist, resist, resist<\/em>,\u201d he said during the interview, stressing that opposition to current policies is necessary to safeguard the nation\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_6_host\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2431\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-25486 lzl-cached lzl-ed\" src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/robert-deniro-22-02242026-99d98b69dbf8475b904fd8b5b147107b-600x540.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"540\" data-lzl-src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/robert-deniro-22-02242026-99d98b69dbf8475b904fd8b5b147107b-600x540.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2479\"><strong data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2479\">Emotion and Unity in De\u202fNiro\u2019s Message<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_7_host\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2961\">What drew the most attention was not just De\u202fNiro\u2019s political critique, but the emotional tone of his comments. At several points in the interview, he became visibly emotional while discussing the challenges he perceives facing the country.<\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_8_host\">\n<div class=\"google-aiuf\" data-google-ad-efd=\"true\">\n<div class=\"goog-rentries\">\n<div class=\"google-anno-skip goog-rentry\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" aria-label=\"Parenting Advice Forum\" data-google-vignette=\"false\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\"><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2961\">When Wallace referenced De\u202fNiro\u2019s famous 1981 Academy Award speech \u2014 in which he thanked those around him and emphasized community \u2014 the actor connected that sentiment to his broader political message.<\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_9_host\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2963\" data-end=\"3305\">With his voice cracking, De\u202fNiro said,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3126\">\u201cYou have to lift people up. You have to bring them together \u2014 period. You can\u2019t divide people.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_10_host\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2963\" data-end=\"3305\"><strong data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3126\">You can\u2019t win that way.\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0His remarks underscored how deeply he feels about the need for unity and collective action, even as he criticized sharp political divisions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_11_host\">\n<div class=\"google-aiuf\" data-google-ad-efd=\"true\">\n<div class=\"goog-rentries\">\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 data-start=\"3307\" data-end=\"3351\"><strong data-start=\"3311\" data-end=\"3351\">Core Themes of the Podcast Interview<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_12_host\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"3353\" data-end=\"3409\">Across his extended remarks, several key themes emerged:<\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_13_host\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"3411\" data-end=\"3629\"><strong data-start=\"3411\" data-end=\"3454\">\u2022 Concern about Political Polarization:<\/strong>\u00a0De\u202fNiro expressed worry that the divisions in American society have deepened, making meaningful dialogue and cooperation more difficult.<\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_14_host\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"3411\" data-end=\"3629\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-25487 lzl-ed lzl-cached\" src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/108269646-17719895862026-02-25t031639z_265944163_rc2qsjagmusl_rtrmadp_0_usa-trump-congress-600x422.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"422\" data-lzl-src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/108269646-17719895862026-02-25t031639z_265944163_rc2qsjagmusl_rtrmadp_0_usa-trump-congress-600x422.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3631\" data-end=\"3895\"><strong data-start=\"3631\" data-end=\"3668\">\u2022 Calls for Organized Resistance:<\/strong>\u00a0He repeatedly emphasized the need for active resistance to policies he believes undermine democratic norms \u2014 not through violence, but through civic engagement and political participation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_15_host\">\n<div class=\"google-aiuf\" data-google-ad-efd=\"true\">\n<div class=\"goog-rentries\">\n<div class=\"google-anno-skip goog-rentry\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" aria-label=\"Hummingbird feeders\" data-google-vignette=\"false\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\"><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"3897\" data-end=\"4166\"><strong data-start=\"3897\" data-end=\"3940\">\u2022 Fear of Enduring Political Movements:<\/strong>\u00a0De\u202fNiro warned that the political movement supporting Trump would not simply disappear, even under dramatic circumstances, and he stressed the importance of collective action in response.<\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_16_host\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 data-start=\"4168\" data-end=\"4217\"><strong data-start=\"4172\" data-end=\"4217\">A Broader History of Political Commentary<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_17_host\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"4219\" data-end=\"4724\">This recent interview fits into a long pattern of public statements in which De\u202fNiro has engaged with American politics.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4219\" data-end=\"4724\">Over the past decade, he has been a vocal critic of Trump\u2019s policies and leadership style, frequently using media appearances, speeches, and public events to express his views.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4219\" data-end=\"4724\">De\u202fNiro\u2019s activism has included participation in various demonstrations and public appeals, especially around issues of democratic governance and civic responsibility.<\/p>\n<div class=\"autors-widget\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"autors-container-0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"4726\" data-end=\"4961\">While actors and other entertainers often comment on politics, De\u202fNiro stands out for the consistency and intensity of his engagement \u2014 particularly given his stature in Hollywood and the regular media attention his statements attract.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4963\" data-end=\"5000\"><strong data-start=\"4967\" data-end=\"5000\">Reactions from the Trump Camp<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5002\" data-end=\"5391\">Unsurprisingly, De\u202fNiro\u2019s comments have elicited sharp responses from President Trump and his supporters.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5002\" data-end=\"5391\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-25488 lzl-ed lzl-cached\" src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/le-president-americain-donald-trump-quitte-la-chambre-des-representants-du-capitole-a-washington-aux-1771992998_7a1610877e9968e1610877e9972261v_-600x540.avif\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"540\" data-lzl-src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/le-president-americain-donald-trump-quitte-la-chambre-des-representants-du-capitole-a-washington-aux-1771992998_7a1610877e9968e1610877e9972261v_-600x540.avif\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5002\" data-end=\"5391\">Following the podcast interview, Trump posted on his social media platform attacking De\u202fNiro\u2019s credibility and character, calling him \u201csick and demented\u201d and criticizing his emotional remarks \u2014 a response widely reported in U.S. news coverage.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5393\" data-end=\"5534\">The president\u2019s comments reflect a broader, ongoing adversarial dynamic between Trump and prominent cultural figures who oppose his policies.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5536\" data-end=\"5570\"><strong data-start=\"5540\" data-end=\"5570\">Public and Media Responses<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5572\" data-end=\"5942\">Media outlets across the political spectrum covered De\u202fNiro\u2019s podcast appearance, highlighting both the content of his political critique and the emotional tone of his delivery.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5572\" data-end=\"5942\">Some praised his willingness to speak out, while others questioned the appropriateness of celebrity involvement in political discourse \u2014 a debate that regularly resurfaces in U.S. public life.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5944\" data-end=\"6217\">Social media reactions were similarly varied, with supporters applauding De\u202fNiro\u2019s passion and critics deriding his comments as partisan.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5944\" data-end=\"6217\">As with many high\u2011profile political statements by celebrities, reactions tended to align with wider political divisions in the country.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5944\" data-end=\"6217\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-25489 lzl-ed lzl-cached\" src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1140-robert-de-niro-sitting-600x540.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"540\" data-lzl-src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1140-robert-de-niro-sitting-600x540.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6219\" data-end=\"6263\"><strong data-start=\"6223\" data-end=\"6263\">De\u202fNiro\u2019s Broader Message and Legacy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6265\" data-end=\"6634\">While politics may be only one aspect of De\u202fNiro\u2019s far\u2011reaching career, his recent comments on\u00a0<em data-start=\"6360\" data-end=\"6398\">The Best People With Nicolle Wallace<\/em>\u00a0underscore how he views civic engagement as essential to preserving democratic institutions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6265\" data-end=\"6634\">Whether or not one agrees with his perspective, his remarks reflect a deeply felt concern about the political trajectory of the United States.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6636\" data-end=\"6877\">The interview also contributes to an ongoing national conversation about the role of public figures in political life, the responsibilities of citizens in polarized times, and the boundaries between cultural influence and political advocacy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hollywood legend\u00a0Robert De\u202fNiro, widely regarded as one of the most accomplished actors of his generation, made national headlines in late February 2026 when he appeared on\u00a0The Best People with Nicolle Wallace. 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