Trump Demands 'Demented' Robert De Niro Leave The States After Rival SOTU Speech

The president lashed out at the actor and Democratic lawmakers Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib after they disrupted his State of the Union address.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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In a Truth Social post, President Donald Trump attacked actor Robert De Niro and Democratic Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, calling them 'demented' and 'mentally deranged' for criticizing him during and after his State of the Union address. Trump suggested the three should be deported or institutionalized, despite Omar and Tlaib being U.S. citizens.

Why it matters

Trump's outburst highlights the ongoing political tensions and personal feuds between the president and his critics, even as he tries to tout his administration's achievements. The episode also raises concerns about the president's willingness to target and disparage political opponents, including U.S. citizens, in such a public and inflammatory manner.

The details

In his Truth Social post, Trump lashed out at De Niro for delivering a counter-address to Trump's State of the Union, in which the actor called the president 'failing, flailing and desperate.' Trump also attacked Reps. Omar and Tlaib, who left the Capitol building early after shouting down the president during his speech. The president claimed the lawmakers had 'the bulging, bloodshot eyes of crazy people' and should be 'institutionalized' or deported 'as fast as possible.'

  • On Tuesday night, Robert De Niro delivered a counter-address to Trump's State of the Union at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
  • During Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday night, Reps. Omar and Tlaib shouted down the president and then left the Capitol building early.

The players

Donald Trump

The 46th President of the United States, currently serving his second term in office.

Robert De Niro

An Oscar-winning American actor who has been a vocal critic of President Trump.

Ilhan Omar

A Democratic U.S. Representative from Minnesota's 5th congressional district.

Rashida Tlaib

A Democratic U.S. Representative from Michigan's 13th congressional district.

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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.”

— Donald Trump, President of the United States (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!”

— Donald Trump, President of the United States (Truth Social)

What’s next

The political fallout from Trump's inflammatory comments is likely to continue, with potential calls for censure or other actions against the president for his attacks on elected officials and private citizens.

The takeaway

Trump's latest outburst demonstrates his continued willingness to engage in personal attacks and inflammatory rhetoric against his critics, even as he tries to tout his administration's accomplishments. This episode underscores the deep partisan divisions and personal animosities that continue to shape American politics.