Actor Robert De Niro expressed his inability to love the United States under the leadership of President Donald Trump during a speech at the "Rise Up, Sing Out" event in New York City on June 15, 2026. He compared the situation to an abused spouse's feelings towards their abuser, stating that the phrase "We all love our country" felt inappropriate given the current circumstances. De Niro criticized U.S. policies, including military actions and healthcare issues, and stated, "I can't love a country that starts stupid and inhumane wars, killing thousands of innocents..." He also condemned the treatment of citizens and families under the current administration. In response, White House spokesman Steven Cheung labeled De Niro as a "washed-up has-been" and accused him of inciting violence. De Niro has been a frequent critic of Trump and has called for resistance against his administration, emphasizing the need for unity and lifting people up rather than division.
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- loaded language: 'abusive husband'
- loaded language: 'stupid and inhumane wars'
- loaded language: 'racist, misogynist, xenophobic tyrant'
- loaded language: 'washed-up has-been'
- loaded language: 'beclowns himself'
- loaded language: 'hate speech'
- framing: De Niro says he can't love America, compares country to abusive husband
- framing: liberal actor
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Robert De Niro Critiques U.S. Leadership During Speech in New York City
During a speech in New York City, actor Robert De Niro criticized U.S. leadership under President Donald Trump, stating he cannot love the country while it is led by what he described as a "racist, misogynist, xenophobic tyrant." De Niro's comments drew a response from the White House, which labeled him as irrelevant and accused him of inciting violence.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'abusive husband'
- ✕ loaded language: 'stupid and inhumane wars'
- ✕ loaded language: 'racist, misogynist, xenophobic tyrant'
- ✕ loaded language: 'washed-up has-been'
- ✕ loaded language: 'beclowns himself'
- ✕ loaded language: 'hate speech'
- ✕ framing: De Niro says he can't love America, compares country to abusive husband
- ✕ framing: liberal actor
- ✕ framing: frequent critic of the president
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De Niro says he can't love America, compares country to abusive husband
Robert De Niro Critiques U.S. Leadership During Speech in New York City