Robert De Niro Slams U.S. Leadership And Condemns Congress In Fiery Remarks
June 22, 2026
“HOW CAN I LOVE MY COUNTRY WHEN IT IS LED BY A RACIST, MISOGYNISTIC, XENOPHOBIC TYRANT?”
Actor and activist Robert De Niro has once again delivered a blistering criticism of America’s political leadership, saying he cannot fully love his country while it is being led by what he described as a “racist, misogynistic, xenophobic tyrant” and enabled by a Congress of loyalists.
De Niro, one of Hollywood’s most outspoken political voices, has repeatedly warned about what he sees as the erosion of democratic values, growing extremism and the normalization of hatred in American politics.
His remarks have resonated with many Americans who believe the country is becoming increasingly divided by racism, fear-mongering, attacks on minorities and political polarization.
loving a country means demanding better from it.
Demanding justice.
Demanding equality.
And refusing to stay silent when those in power spread division instead of unity.
“The greatest act of patriotism is telling the truth.”
And De Niro has made it clear he has no intention of staying quiet.
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English Script:
Robert De Niro: The phrase, ‘We all love our country,’ stuck in my throat because our country isn’t so lovable 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, killing thousands of innocents and indirectly causing the deaths and suffering of millions more. I can’t love a country that takes health care away from millions of people and uses that money to enrich their pals in the Trump Epstein class. I can’t love a country that sends out mass militias to shoot citizens in the streets, torture our neighbors, and separate families. I can’t love a country that’s led by a racist, misogynist, xenophobic tyrant. And let me just say it. I can’t love the country that’s led by Donald Trump. And a sycophant Congress. Most of my life, of course, I did love this country. The United States of America welcomed my immigrant ancestors. It gave me, my family, and my fellow citizens such rich opportunities and extraordinary freedoms. I want to love my country again. I want my country back. That’s why I stand with a committee for the first amendment and you all of you together we rise up, we sing out, we keep organizing and we fall in love again. Thank you
