Trump Threatens to Deport Hollywood Star, Democratic Lawmakers Over State of the Union Outbursts

President lashes out at Robert De Niro, Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib after they disrupted his address.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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President Donald Trump unleashed a crazed rant on social media, threatening to deport Democratic Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib as well as actor Robert De Niro over their criticism and disruptions during his State of the Union address. Trump called the lawmakers "lunatics" and "mentally deranged" and claimed De Niro's comments were "seriously criminal" and worthy of prosecution.

Why it matters

Trump's outburst highlights the increasingly divisive and hostile political climate, with the president lashing out at prominent critics and even suggesting deporting elected officials. This type of rhetoric from the nation's leader raises concerns about democratic norms and the rule of law.

The details

During his State of the Union address, Reps. Omar and Tlaib shouted at Trump, calling him a "liar" and accusing him of "killing Americans" through his immigration policies. After the speech, Trump took to social media to attack the lawmakers, calling them "Low IQ" and "Crooked and Corrupt Politicians" who should be sent "back from where they came." He also targeted actor Robert De Niro, claiming his criticism was "seriously CRIMINAL" and that he had "broken down in tears" like a "child."

  • Trump made the social media posts on February 26, 2026, the day after his State of the Union address.

The players

President Donald Trump

The 45th President of the United States, known for his combative and divisive rhetoric towards political opponents and critics.

Rep. Ilhan Omar

Democratic Congresswoman representing Minnesota's 5th district, who was born in Somalia and is one of the first Muslim women elected to Congress.

Rep. Rashida Tlaib

Democratic Congresswoman representing Michigan's 13th district, who was born in Detroit and is one of the first Muslim women elected to Congress.

Robert De Niro

Acclaimed American actor known for his roles in films such as "Taxi Driver" and "The Godfather Part II," and for his vocal criticism of President Trump.

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What they’re saying

“When you watch Low IQ Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, as they screamed uncontrollably last night at the very elegant State of the Union, such an important and beautiful event, they had the bulging, bloodshot eyes of crazy people, LUNATICS, mentally deranged and sick who, frankly, look like they should be institutionalized.”

— President Donald Trump (Truth Social)

“When people can behave like that, and knowing that they are Crooked and Corrupt Politicians, so bad for our Country, we should send them back from where they came — as fast as possible.”

— President Donald Trump (Truth Social)

“They should actually get on a boat with Trump Deranged Robert De Niro, another sick and demented person with, I believe, an extremely Low IQ, who has absolutely no idea what he is doing or saying — some of which is seriously CRIMINAL!”

— President Donald Trump (Truth Social)

What’s next

The White House has not indicated whether Trump will follow through on his threats to deport the lawmakers or pursue criminal charges against De Niro. The comments are likely to further inflame partisan tensions in Washington.

The takeaway

Trump's unhinged attacks on his political opponents and critics, including elected officials and a renowned Hollywood actor, demonstrate the president's continued willingness to abandon democratic norms and use the power of his office to target and intimidate those who disagree with him.