President Donald Trump is firing back after actor Robert De Niro launched yet another emotional tirade accusing him of “destroying America” and urging Americans to “resist.”
In a blistering post on Truth Social, Trump didn’t mince words, labeling the Oscar-winning actor “low IQ” and “deranged” just days after De Niro appeared visibly shaken during a left-leaning podcast interview.
The president also took aim at Reps. **Ilhan Omar** (D-MN) and **Rashida Tlaib** (D-MI), criticizing their disruptive behavior during his February 24 State of the Union address. Trump described the pair as having “screamed uncontrollably” during the speech, adding that their conduct symbolized what he sees as a broader breakdown within the radical wing of the Democratic Party.
“They can only damage the United States of America,” Trump wrote, arguing that their outbursts reflected hostility toward the country rather than solutions for it.
But it was De Niro who received the brunt of the president’s ire.
“They should actually get on a boat with Trump Deranged Robert De Niro,” Trump wrote, describing the actor as “sick and demented” and suggesting he has “absolutely no idea what he is doing or saying.”
The comments came after De Niro appeared on an MSNBC-affiliated podcast hosted by **Nicolle Wallace**, where the longtime Trump critic accused the president of being “sadistic” and “cruel.” During the interview, De Niro grew emotional, claiming Trump was tearing apart the country’s identity.
“The story is our country and Trump is destroying it,” the actor said, becoming choked up as he spoke. “We have to save this country.”
De Niro also urged Americans to “resist, resist, resist,” insisting there is “no easy way” forward under Trump’s leadership. He accused the president of being threatened by “real men” who demonstrate strength — a remark that appeared to reference **Mark Kelly**, a former astronaut and Navy pilot.
What De Niro did not mention was the attempted assassination of Trump during a 2024 campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. After being shot in the ear, Trump famously stood back up, pumped his fist, and told supporters to “fight” — an image that many conservatives argue embodied resilience under fire.
Trump, for his part, mocked De Niro’s emotional display, comparing it to “a child breaking down in tears.” He even quipped that comedian Rosie O’Donnell — another frequent critic — might be “somewhat smarter.”
The exchange underscores a broader cultural divide. Hollywood elites continue to frame Trump’s presidency as existentially dangerous, while Trump and his supporters argue they are defending American sovereignty, economic strength, and constitutional values.
For years, De Niro has been one of Trump’s loudest celebrity critics, frequently using awards shows and interviews to attack the president. But Trump has shown little interest in backing down — especially when criticism turns theatrical.
In the end, the clash highlights a familiar dynamic: coastal celebrity outrage versus a president who thrives on confrontation and sees himself as fighting for everyday Americans.
And if the latest round is any indication, neither side plans to lower the volume anytime soon.
