Robert De Niro: ‘I Can’t Love a Country Led by Trump’

Actor Robert De Niro delivered another sharp critique of President Donald Trump during a First Amendment fundraising event in New York City. Speaking to attendees, De Niro argued that America is "not so lovable right now" and said he struggles to love a country while Trump is in office. He also compared the idea of loving the country under current leadership to what he described as an abused spouse defending an abuser. The remarks continue De Niro's long-running public criticism of Trump, a feud that has spanned multiple election cycles and become one of the most recognizable celebrity-versus-politician clashes in American public life. The comments quickly drew attention online, reigniting debate over the role celebrities play in political discourse and whether public figures should use their platforms to weigh in on national politics.