Skip to content
Search AI Powered

Latest Stories

Robert De Niro Couldn't Help But Shade Trump While Talking About Villainous Film Role

Robert DeNiro; Donald Trump
Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images; Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images

The Oscar winner initially alluded to the former President during a press conference at Cannes for 'Killers Of The Flower Moon' without saying his name—but then he let it slip later on.

Renowned actor Robert De Niro didn't hold back his disdain for former President Donald Trump during a news conference at the Cannes Film Festival.

De Niro, who has consistently expressed his strong disapproval of Trump in the past, took the opportunity to slam him once again while promoting his latest film, Killers Of The Flower Moon, directed by frequent collaborator Martin Scorsese.


De Niro began his critique of Trump without explicitly mentioning his name, describing him as "stupid." However, as the conference progressed, he intensified his criticism, specifically targeting Trump's bid for the Republican Party's presidential nomination in 2024.

You can hear what De Niro said in the video below.

The actor's initial remarks came when he discussed his character in the film, William Hale, a cattle rancher responsible for the Osage Nation murders in the 1920s, driven by the discovery of oil deposits on the land. De Niro admitted to not fully comprehending his character, but highlighted the duality of Hale's personality—his sincerity and his betrayal.

De Niro drew a parallel between Hale's actions and what he perceives as the "banality of evil" present in society today, making it clear that he was alluding to Trump without explicitly mentioning his name.

The actor stated:

"It's the banality of evil. It's the thing we have to watch out for. And we see it today, of course. We all know who I'm going to talk about. But I won't say the name."

De Niro further emphasized his criticism, declaring:

"Because that guy is stupid. Imagine if you're smart. Even Hale was smart in many ways."

The actor's words left no doubt about his low opinion of Trump, highlighting what he perceives as the former president's lack of intelligence.

Many concurred with the actor's assessment.








De Niro's outspoken criticism of Trump has been a consistent feature in his public appearances.

While some may argue that actors should refrain from expressing strong political opinions, De Niro has not shied away from using his platform to condemn what he sees as detrimental to society.

During Trump's presidency, DeNiro said America was “being run by a madman who wouldn’t recognize the truth if it came inside a bucket of his beloved Colonel Sanders Fried Chicken.”

And during the 2016 presidential campaign, De Niro referred to Trump as "blatantly stupid" and went to describe him as "a mutt who doesn’t know what he’s talking about, doesn’t do his homework, doesn’t care, thinks he’s gaming society, doesn’t pay his taxes.”

More from People/donald-trump

Donald Trump
Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images

Trump Demands 'Boss Of AT&T' Fix Equipment After Failed Conference Call In Bizarre Meltdown

When most of us have technical difficulties, we contact tech support or customer service.

But if you're President of the United States, just ranting on social media—then having your White House Press Secretary post a screenshot of your post on a social media platform people actually use—is apparently the answer.

Keep ReadingShow less
Screenshot of Lauren Boebert speaking to Alex Stein
Prime Time with Alex Stein/Blaze Media

Lauren Boebert Casts Doubt On Moon Landing During Wild Interview With Conspiracy Theorist

Colorado Republican Representative Lauren Boebert was criticized after she seemingly agreed with the conspiracy theory that the moon landing was faked in a wide-ranging interview with conservative conspiracy theorist Alex Stein.

The segment began with the duo casting doubt on nuclear weapons—Boebert even joked about needing "tin foil"—and moved into weirder territory when Stein praised Boebert for "vibing" with him on the topic of the moon landing. Conspiracy theorists have long alleged the moon landing was fabricated by NASA in what they claim was an elaborate hoax.

Keep ReadingShow less
Rosie O'Donnell; Oprah Winfrey
Simon Ackerman/Getty Images; Ernesto Ruscio/GC Images

Rosie O'Donnell Calls Out Oprah For Attending Jeff Bezos' Wedding In Scathing Poem

Among the various celebrity hangers-on who attended Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's Venice wedding, the one that seemed to generate the most controversy was Oprah Winfrey.

After all, a woman known for her progressive politics whose entire ethos is about teaching people how to be their best selves, attending the wedding of man who directly funded a fascist regime dismantling our country before our eyes doesn't exactly add up.

Keep ReadingShow less
Lisa Murkowski
Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images

Lisa Murkowski Slammed After Criticizing Massive Budget Bill She Just Voted For

Alaska Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski was slammed after she claimed that President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill is "not there yet" despite casting the deciding vote to narrowly pass it before sending it back to the House.

In a marathon voting session, the Senate narrowly passed the legislation in a 51-50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote after three Republicans joined all Democrats in opposition.

Keep ReadingShow less
Woman listening to her boyfriend play guitar
Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash

Things People Initially Found Attractive About Their Partner That Now Annoy Them

Being in a relationship can be wonderful, but it's not without its ups and downs.

In order for it to work, we have to allow it to grow and change over time rather than being locked forever into what it was when we first started dating our person.

Keep ReadingShow less