'Can't let up': Robert De Niro on fight against Trump
What's the story
Hollywood actor Robert De Niro recently spoke out against US President Donald Trump, saying he was "intimidating" voters ahead of the midterm elections. The two-time Oscar winner warned that Americans need to keep fighting as Trump continues to deploy the National Guard in major cities under the pretext of maintaining peace. He said this while appearing on MSNBC's The Weekend.
Ongoing demonstrations
De Niro on recent protests across US
De Niro expressed his satisfaction with the recent "No Kings" protests, saying they are necessary to make politicians realize their responsibilities. He said, "We need much more of it going forward... That's the only thing that the politicians are going to recognize, they either face the wrath of Trump or the wrath of the people. And they have to be more afraid of the wrath of the people."
Actor's warning
Actor compares Trump's behavior to that of a bully
De Niro also warned that Trump does not want to leave the White House and will not do so easily. He said, "We can't let up. We cannot let up on them because he is not gonna leave the White House." The actor compared Trump's behavior to that of a bully, saying the only way to deal with such a situation is by confronting it head-on.
Military deployment
De Niro warns against Trump's intimidation tactics
After Trump sent 300 California National Guard troops to Oregon, De Niro warned that this military presence is going to "wear on people." He said it could lead to a situation where people don't have the freedom to vote without being intimidated. The actor stressed the need for a strong defense against such intimidation tactics.
Activism
De Niro has a history of speaking out against Trump
De Niro has a history of speaking out against Trump and was also involved in the "No Kings" protests. The grassroots organization Indivisible, which helped mobilize for these protests, reported that over seven million people participated across all 50 states.