Robert De Niro has just called the president of the United States, Donald Trump, a “thug” and that people need to face their comments and rappers.
At the Cannes Film Festival, after the legendary actor accepted the honorary Palma d’Or, he said The guardianthat accepting a prize abroad felt like a respite from the political disorder of the United States.
“We have to stop what is happening, it’s crazy,” said De Niro, adding: “We cannot have apathy and silence. You have to talk and risk being harassed.”
Using your acceptance speech, the Casino Star, who has been a Trump vocal critic since 2016, pointed to “United States Philistine President.”
He urged people who listened to act “without violence, but with great passion and determination”, asking people to organize, protest, vote and “show our strength” during the Film Festival.
He argued that although his comments make him worry about his life, De Niro said: “But I am too old for all that. Man is a thug and you can’t let the thugs win. If a thug comes for your lunch money on Monday, he will ask for more on Tuesday. You have to stop. And you won’t want to look at me if I did not do it.”
This is not the first time that the veteran star has commented on Donald Trump with Robert de Nir Flower moon murderers.
