Hollywood actor Robert De Niro, known for his outspoken criticism of Donald Trump, expressed his strong disapproval towards Trump’s supporters during a press conference at the Cannes Film Festival. De Niro used the term “insane” to describe those who continue to stand by Trump, and he took it a step further by drawing a comparison between Trump and a villainous character from Martin Scorsese’s film “Killers of the Flower Moon.”
Recently, De Niro starred in the film “Hale” at the Cannes Film Festival, portraying the role of William Hale, a cattle baron convicted of murdering an Osage over a dispute about oil rights in 1929. During interviews, De Niro voiced his belief that Trump embodies evil in the world. While he refrained from explicitly naming anyone, he appealed to the audience’s intelligence, urging them to recognize the absurdity of still supporting Trump.
The film “Killers of the Flower Moon,” produced by Paramount and Apple, is set to premiere in theaters in October before being released on Apple TV+. The cinematic adaptation of David Grann’s factual book delves into the 1920s killings of Osage Indians in Oklahoma, driven by conflicts over their oil rights. Leonardo DiCaprio and Lilly Gladstone are among the cast members in the highly anticipated film.
Robert De Niro’s disdain for Donald Trump and his leadership is well-known. According to Breitbart News, during the Tony Awards, De Niro repeatedly exclaimed “Fuck Trump!” during his performance, which elicited a resounding cheer from the audience.
De Niro’s unabashed criticisms and his willingness to use his platform to voice his opinions have consistently attracted attention and sparked both support and controversy.