Trump slams ‘low IQ’ Robert De Niro as ‘sick and demented’ after actor urges Americans to resist

The clash erupted after the SOTU, with Trump responding on Truth Social to De Niro’s warning that the country must unite against him
Donald Trump had posted a lengthy Truth Social message criticizing Robert De Niro after the actor urged Americans to resist him (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images, Pedro Gomes/Getty Images)
Donald Trump had posted a lengthy Truth Social message criticizing Robert De Niro after the actor urged Americans to resist him (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images, Pedro Gomes/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump fired back at Robert De Niro after the actor urged Americans to “resist” him and “save our country” during a recent podcast interview. The exchange escalated hours after Trump delivered his State of the Union address on Tuesday, February 24.

Taking to Truth Social on Wednesday, February 25, Trump posted a lengthy message criticizing the Oscar-winning actor and mocking his remarks, intensifying their long-running public feud.

Robert De Niro attends a Haute Living event at Avra on June 27, 2024, in New York City (Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Haute Living)
Robert De Niro attended a Haute Living event at Avra in New York City on June 27, 2024 (Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Haute Living)

Trump blasts Robert De Niro on Truth Social after SOTU

President Donald Trump responded strongly to Robert De Niro following the State of the Union event. In a sharply worded post, Trump described the actor as a “sick and demented person” and questioned his intelligence.

“Trump Deranged Robert De Niro (is) another sick and demented person with, I believe, an extremely Low IQ, who has absolutely no idea what he is doing or saying — some of which is seriously CRIMINAL!” Trump wrote.

He continued by reacting to De Niro’s recent appearance, drawing a comparison to comedian Rosie O’Donnell. “When I watched him break down in tears last night, much like a child would do, I realized that he may be even sicker than Crazy Rosie O’Donnell, who is right now in Ireland trying to figure out how to come back into our beautiful United States.'

Donald Trump arrives to deliver the State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber at the Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC (Getty Images)
Donald Trump arrived to deliver the State of the Union address at the US Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC (Getty Images)

Trump did not stop there. He went on to compare De Niro again with O’Donnell and added another sharp remark. “The only difference between De Niro and Rosie is that she is probably somewhat smarter than him, which isn’t saying much.”

He ended his message on a confident note about the country’s progress. “The good news is that America is now Bigger, Better, Richer, and Stronger than ever before, and it’s driving them absolutely crazy!”

Robert De Niro urges Americans to ‘save the country’ in podcast interview

During a recent appearance on 'The Best People With Nicole Wallace' podcast, Robert De Niro strongly criticized Trump and shared concerns about the country’s leadership.

“Trump is the enemy of this country, let’s not kid ourselves. It’s that simple. Everybody has to stick together to get them out and get back on track. We can all argue and fight about our little differences and all that. This is the big problem,” De Niro said.

He urged people not to let the current situation continue, stressing that resistance was necessary. “People are not going to go away, even if Trump dies for some reason by having an illness or something,” he added, arguing that parts of the political movement would remain.



De Niro also attended the “State of the Swamp” event on Tuesday, February 24. The anti-Trump gathering took place the same day Trump delivered his State of the Union address in Washington.

De Niro has long been a vocal critic of Trump, including during his first term from 2017 to 2021. Over the years, the two have exchanged repeated public remarks, keeping their feud in the national spotlight.

RELATED TOPICS TRUMP'S 2026 STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS

GET BREAKING U.S. NEWS & POLITICAL UPDATES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

MS NOW, CNN and Politico reported that their reporters had returned to the White House after a judge ordered their press access to be restored
3 minutes ago
The Louisiana senator spoke with reporters at the Capitol on Thursday, as the White House media ban faced a court challenge
36 minutes ago
The lawsuit accused Trump officials of allowing law enforcement and immigration officials to appear at active polling sites through policy and actions
1 hour ago
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at the White House on Thursday for talks on trade, AI, and security
2 hours ago
Reporters from Politico, MS NOW, and CNN remained barred from the White House on Thursday despite a judge's order restoring their access
3 hours ago
President Trump made the accusations in two Truth Social posts after a report emerged about plans to add his name to Ford's Theatre
4 hours ago
Judge Timothy Kelly found the outlets were likely denied due process after their White House press credentials were revoked without prior notice
12 hours ago
Iman Dashti cited his family's experiences under Iran's government and questioned Abdul El-Sayed over his response to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death
13 hours ago
The restrictions follow a Supreme Court ruling and two executive orders shifting the birth tourism crackdown to federal agencies
14 hours ago
A 2024 poll showed Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump 47%-44% in Iowa, but Trump won the state by 13 points with 56% of the vote
14 hours ago