Robert De Niro Tells Politicians It Is Either Trump's Or The People's Wrath Amid 'No Kings' Protest

Robert De Niro is standing with everyone fighting against Donald Trump's actions.

The Hollywood legend addressed the viral “No Kings” protests that occurred in several cities on Saturday, October 18, applauding those who stepped out for the event. He stressed that this is just the beginning, noting that people must keep pushing until Trump leaves.

Robert De Niro has been vocal about his distaste for Donald Trump and his administration. They famously clashed last year after the actor called the president out for being a “clown.”

De Niro opened up about the “No Kings” protests during a recent interview on Sunday, October 19. He lamented how Trump had pushed Americans to revive a decades-old event to end what many perceive as a dictatorship.

“The original No Kings protest was 250 years ago,” De Niro noted, referencing the American Revolution, also called the U.S. War of Independence. The battle to end British rule and establish the United States of America began in 1775 under the rule of King George III.

De Niro told MSNBC’s “The Weekend” that many fought a bloody war to regain America's freedom, only for Trump to allegedly attempt to end their Democracy.

“Now we have a would-be king who wants to take it away? King Donald I. F-ck that. We are rising up again this time, nonviolently raising our voices to declare No Kings,” the icon declared.

De Niro added that he was pleased with the turnout across the country for the “No Kings” protests. He saw it as a good sign that people of different colors, races, genders, and political beliefs came together to say enough is enough.

He argued that protesters needed to do more going forward, “because that’s the only thing that the politicians are going to recognize, either face the wrath of Trump or the wrath of the people.” De Niro stressed that politicians needed to fear the people's wrath more than Trump.

The Hollywood legend believed that the more people protested across the country, the more politicians would be inclined to take action against Trump.

Another reason the protests were needed was to get Trump out of the White House, with De Niro highlighting the risk of the president running for a third term.

Millions took to the streets of New York, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C, and more on Saturday to advocate for Democracy and reject Trump's administration. The BBC reported that the New York Police Department claimed more than 100,000 people took over the city.

Thousands were spotted at the city's Times Square and surrounding streets, holding signs that condemned Trump's dictatorship. “Democracy not Monarchy" and "The Constitution is not optional" were some of the messages protesters wrote on their signs.

Beth Zasloff, a freelance writer and editor, addressed her participation in the New York protests. She told the outlet that she came out because of Trump's “move toward fascism and an authoritarian government.”

De Niro wasn't the only celebrity celebrating the “No Kings” protests, as actor Pedro Pascal joined the event in Los Angeles. He shared multiple images capturing him mingling with other protesters, including kissing someone's inflatable unicorn.

“#NoKings #LosAngeles PROTECT #Democracy,” Pascal captioned the post. His words sparked thousands of comments from Instagram users, with fans and critics clashing. Some applauded the actor's stance while others condemned his behavior.

“Thank you for being on the right side of history,” a supporter penned. Another labeled Pascal “a real-life unicorn,” while a third claimed he was their king. On the other hand, critics slammed Pascal with clown memes, with one writing: “This dude is a clown, thanks Trump for keeping Americans safe.”

A year before the “No Kings” protests, De Niro and Trump clashed over the latter's politics. The Blast covered the story, reporting that the actor had labelled the president a “clown” and accused him of trying to destroy the country.

The POTUS did not take the insults quietly and vehemently called out De Niro, saying: “I never knew how small, both mentally and physically, Wacko Former Actor Robert De Niro was.” Trump also took aim at the entertainer's career, claiming it had significantly declined.

The Republican argued that De Niro was suffering from “TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME,” a term he frequently used to describe opponents or critics who he believed were irrationally obsessed with criticizing him. 

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