Robert De Niro Warns Trump Won't Leave Office

Actor claims Trump will refuse to vacate the White House after his second term ends in 2028.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Outspoken anti-Trump actor Robert De Niro has once again claimed that President Donald Trump will refuse to leave office when his second term ends in 2028. In a preview of an upcoming podcast interview, De Niro insisted that "He will never leave" and that "It's up to us to get rid of him." The Casino star has been making similar allegations since the 2024 election, despite Trump leaving the White House without incident after losing his re-election bid in 2020.

Why it matters

De Niro's claims echo conspiracy theories that have circulated since Trump's 2020 loss, raising concerns about potential efforts to undermine the peaceful transfer of power. While De Niro's comments are provocative, there is no evidence to suggest Trump plans to unlawfully remain in office beyond his constitutionally-limited terms.

The details

In a preview of an upcoming podcast interview, De Niro is heard claiming that Trump "will never leave" the White House and that "It's up to us to get rid of him." The actor also suggested Trump is "joking now about nationalizing the elections" and warned that "we have to make sure that like what he's trying now, that all the polling places have people that can come there safely."

  • De Niro made similar claims about Trump refusing to leave office in May 2024 and October 2025.

The players

Robert De Niro

An American actor, producer, and director who is known for his outspoken criticism of former President Donald Trump.

Donald Trump

The 45th President of the United States, who served from 2017 to 2021 and lost his bid for re-election in 2020.

Nicolle Wallace

A political commentator who hosts a podcast that will feature an interview with Robert De Niro.

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What they’re saying

“He will never leave. We have to make him leave. He jokes now about nationalizing the elections. He's not joking. We've seen enough already.”

— Robert De Niro, Actor (The Wrap)

“Let's not kid ourselves. He will not leave. It's up to us to get rid of him.”

— Robert De Niro, Actor (The Wrap)

The takeaway

While De Niro's comments are provocative, there is no evidence to suggest Trump plans to unlawfully remain in office beyond his constitutionally-limited terms. The peaceful transfer of power is a cornerstone of American democracy, and claims that undermine this process should be viewed with skepticism absent clear proof.