ALBAWABA - Robert De Niro has been a long-time vocal opponent of Trump, the decorated actor's latest blows came at the Rise Up, Sing Out concert held at The Town Hall in New York City on Sunday night.
UFC Freedom 250: Sean Strickland removed from event for reportedly criticizing Israel and TrumpThe concert, which seeks to support America's First Amendment, was organized by members of the aptly named Committee for the First Amendment where a collective of artists like Jane Fonda along with cultural leaders "celebrate the freedoms guaranteed by our First Amendment - of speech, religion, press, assembly, and protest,"
On the stage, addressing the audience, De Niro claimed that the United States "isn't so loveable" under the Trump administration and that he was "devoted" to protecting the First Amendment.
"All parts of it, not just the free speech part. That said, I'm pretty close to being a free speech absolutist... even for speech I don't like, and there's plenty of that around. So, when I hear something I don't like, I use my own free speech to respond," he began. "Let me give you an example. When I hear Trump say, as he did a few days ago, 'I don't think about Americans' financial situation.' I say, 'Shut the f**k up!'"
He further stated that the words "we all love our country" became "stuck in his throat" after they were said in a committee event last October.
"Because our country isn't so loveable right now. I hate to say it but loving our country is starting to sound like an abused spouse saying they love their abuser. I can't love a country that starts stupid and inhumane wars..." the 82-year-old Oscar-winner stated.
Robert De Niro attends the "Taxi Driver" screening during the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival at BMCC Theater on June 05, 2026 in New York City.
Concluding his fiery speech with stating that he wants his "country back". Other attendees at the event included Julia Roberts, Bette Midler, Ms Rachel, Tessa Thompson, and Rufus Wainwright.
