He openly criticized societal division and called for greater unity and courage to face fear.
The political scene in America has been getting more intense lately, with celebs speaking out more often. Recently, legendary actor Robert De Niro spoke on MS NOW's podcast with Nicolle Wallace, where he got pretty emotional and even teared up by the end while discussing the state of the country.
The 40-plus-minute chat was all about worries for the future of the U.S. De Niro talked as a citizen who's really concerned about where the country he loves is headed. He openly shared his fears, the tension in society, and said that he sees this not just as a normal political debate but as a crucial moment in U.S. history.
A powerful moment came at the end of the podcast (39:29) when Nicolle Wallace praised him for always "lifting everyone around him." The actor was touched and replied emotionally. "You have to encourage people. You have to bring them together. Period. You can’t divide people. You can’t win that way," he said, his voice breaking a bit.
De Niro also didn't shy away from commenting directly on Donald Trump. He criticized the atmosphere of fear and warned against being complacent with the current situation. He emphasized that intimidation only works if people let it happen—and that unity and civic courage are key, in his opinion.
