U.S. President Donald Trump reignited his long-running feud with actor Robert De Niro this week. Trump took to social media following his State of the Union address to attack political opponents and celebrity critics.
In a post shared on February 25 on Truth Social, Trump criticized Democratic Representatives Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, accusing them of disruptive behavior during his speech. He then turned his attention to De Niro, a frequent and outspoken critic of the former president.
Trump wrote that some critics should leave America if they cannot support the country. He singled out De Niro, saying, “another sick and demented person… who has absolutely no idea what he is doing or saying.”
Trump also compared De Niro’s behavior to that of Rosie O’Donnell, noting that she is “right now in Ireland trying to figure out how to leave America and come back into our beautiful United States.” The post drew widespread attention and sparked reactions from both supporters and opponents.
The attacks come a day after De Niro, 82, delivered an emotional speech at a counterprogramming event called “State of the Swamp” at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. During the event, he criticized Trump’s policies and approach to governance.
De Niro also spoke on Nicolle Wallace’s podcast, The Best People, where he shared his views on the current political climate and the importance of civic responsibility.
Trump’s comments suggest a continuation of his tactic of telling critics they should leave America if they disagree with his administration or political views. Analysts say this rhetoric is consistent with his previous statements targeting both political figures and celebrities.
The feud between Trump and De Niro is one of the most public examples of tension between political leaders and Hollywood figures, and it shows no signs of slowing down as both sides continue to exchange sharp remarks.
Fans and media outlets reacted swiftly to the Truth Social post, debating the limits of political and celebrity criticism in the public sphere.
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