Robert De Niro dismisses ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ criticism as ‘nonsense’

WASHINGTON, DC: Actor Robert De Niro brushed aside criticism labeling him as suffering from “Trump Derangement Syndrome” as he spoke to reporters after attending Supreme Court oral arguments on birthright citizenship on Wednesday, April 1.

The veteran actor, who has been one of President Donald Trump’s most vocal critics, made it clear he has no regrets about his stance.

De Niro was present inside the courtroom alongside Trump and members of his administration as the high court heard arguments on a key issue tied to citizenship rights.

Robert De Niro calls Supreme Court birthright citizenship arguments ‘complicated’

Speaking outside the courthouse, De Niro appeared uncertain about how the arguments unfolded, saying he struggled to fully follow the discussion inside the packed courtroom.

“I'm waiting to get a, getting a — I'm not sure because I could hear, but not hear. It's complicated. So, I can't say,” he said.

He described the Trump administration’s position — that children born in the US to parents without permanent legal status should not automatically receive citizenship — as politically motivated.

According to De Niro, the approach reflects an effort by Republicans to remove people they do not want in the country. “It's that simple,” he said.

Robert De Niro dismisses ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ criticism as ‘nonsense’

De Niro has faced frequent criticism for his outspoken attacks on Trump, with some critics accusing him of suffering from what is often referred to as “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” or TDS.

When asked directly about the label, De Niro did not hold back. “Nonsense,” he said, dismissing the claim outright.

“People don't like him for a reason,” De Niro added. “All the terrible things he's done. If he did nice things, then he could have — he had the chance — he became president — to do nice things, not hateful, retribution, not just outright mean things.”

He went further, suggesting that public opinion would be different if Trump had taken a different approach while in office.

“If he did nice things, people would love him. But he's got a problem. He's damaged,” De Niro said.

When pressed on what specifically bothers him about Trump, the actor gave a brief but pointed response: “Everything that we all know now.”

Robert De Niro criticizes Trump during ‘No Kings’ protest speech

The actor’s comments outside the Supreme Court come just days after he spoke at a “No Kings” protest in New York City, where he delivered a fiery speech aimed at Trump.

“When the crowds are chanting ‘No Kings,’ what I'm really hearing — as we all know — is ‘No Trump,’” De Niro told supporters at the rally.

He argued that while past presidents have tested the limits of executive power, none have posed the same level of concern in his view.

“There have been other presidents who have tested the constitutional limits of their power, but none have been such an existential threat to our freedoms and security — none — except Trump,” he said.

De Niro also urged immediate action, telling the crowd, “He must be stopped, and he must be stopped now,” while also criticizing members of Trump’s Cabinet.

De Niro’s appearance at the Supreme Court did not go unnoticed, as he reportedly sat in seats reserved for guests of the justices.

The oral arguments, which lasted more than two hours, also drew attendance from several high-ranking officials, including members of Trump’s administration.