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Robert De Niro Has a Four-Word Cinematic Reference for Donald Trump

  • On Sunday, 82-year-old actor Robert De Niro criticized President Donald Trump at a "Rise Up" event in New York celebrating the First Amendment, comparing his patriotism to an "abused spouse" saying they love their abuser.
  • Trump has previously attacked De Niro on social media, calling him a "sick and demented person" with a "Low IQ," while targeting opponents like Rep. Ilhan Omar and Rep. Rashida Tlaib for deportation.
  • De Niro referenced his 1988 film Midnight Run, leading the audience to chant "Shut the fuck up" in response to Trump's recent remarks about inflation and Americans' financial situation.
  • Describing himself as a "free speech absolutist," De Niro stated he uses his own voice to respond to speech he dislikes while expressing a desire to "love my country again."
  • The concert, organized by the Committee for the First Amendment, featured performances by Bette Midler, Jane Fonda, and Patti Smith as counterprogramming to Trump's 80th birthday cage fight celebrations.
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Mirror US broke the news on Monday, June 15, 2026.
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