'All in this together': Robert De Niro calls on Americans to join anti-Trump 'No Kings' protest

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Robert De Niro is encouraging American citizens to join the "No Kings Day" protests against President Donald Trump on Saturday, October 18.

In a video shared on the Indivisible Team’s Instagram page, the 82-year-old actor referred to Trump as “King Donald the First,” and spoke about the importance of independence and democracy.

According to a post on Indivisible Guide’s Facebook page, more than 2,200 protests are being planned.

Robert De Niro urges Americans to organize against Trump

In the video, Robert De Niro highlighted the historical connection between past and present fights for democracy.

He explained, “The original No Kings protest was 250 years ago. Americans decided they didn’t want to live under King George III. They declared their independence and fought a bloody war for democracy.”

“We’ve had two and a half centuries of democracy since then. Often challenging, sometimes messy, always essential. And we fought in two world wars to preserve it. Now we have a would-be king who wants to take it away, King Donald the First. F**k that!” the 'Taxi Driver' actor raged. 

Emphasizing nonviolence, De Niro concluded, “We are rising up again this time, nonviolently raising our voices to declare No Kings.... We’re all in this together, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

The name "No Kings" symbolizes a rejection of monarchical or dictatorial rule, emphasizing democracy and accountability.

De Niro has been a vocal critic of Trump, previously referring to him as “America’s philistine president” at the Cannes Film Festival in May.

Speaking after receiving the Honorary Palme d'Or for lifetime achievement, the actor said, “In my country, we are fighting like hell for the democracy we once took for granted, and that affects all of us."

He continued, "That affects all of us here because the arts are democratic. Art is inclusive; it brings people together, like tonight. Art looks for truth. Art embraces diversity. And that’s why art is a threat. That’s why we are a threat to autocrats and fascists."

‘No Kings Day’ protests to challenge authoritarian tendencies in Trump

The first "No Kings Day" protests took place on June 14, coinciding with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday and the US Army’s 250th anniversary parade in Washington, DC.

Organized by the 50501 Movement, the protests aimed to challenge what participants saw as authoritarian tendencies in the Republican leader's second administration.

Cities such as New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston, Denver, Dallas, Philadelphia, and Chico saw rallies in parks, streets, and public squares, where protesters carried signs reading “No Kings” and “Resist Authoritarianism.”

The events were organized by a coalition of more than 200 groups, including the ACLU, Indivisible, and Public Citizen.

The protests also responded to the military parade, which critics saw as a misuse of taxpayer money and a display of authoritarianism.