Robert De Niro openly criticized the division in society and called for greater unity and courage to face fear.
The political scene in America has been getting more intense lately, and even celebrities are weighing in more often. Recently, acting veteran Robert De Niro spoke on Nicolle Wallace's MS NOW podcast, where he got pretty emotional while discussing the state of the country, even tearing up at the end.
The more than 40-minute conversation was focused on concerns about the future of the United States. De Niro appeared as a citizen deeply worried about the direction of the country he loves. He openly talked about fear, social tension, and how he doesn’t see the situation as just another political debate, but as a crucial moment in US 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 got emotional in his response. “You have to encourage people. You have to bring them together. Period. You can't divide people. That's not how you win,” he said, his voice breaking.
In the conversation, De Niro didn’t shy away from directly assessing Donald Trump. He criticized the atmosphere of fear and warned against complacency with the current state. He emphasized that intimidation only works if people let it work—and that unity and civic courage are key, in his view.
