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Robert De Niro Demands 'Corrupt' Trump Be Removed at 'No Kings' Rally
The actor called Trump an 'existential threat' who 'must be stopped now'.
Mar. 28, 2026 at 8:14pm
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At a 'No Kings' rally in New York City, acclaimed actor Robert De Niro criticized President Donald Trump, calling him a 'corrupt leader' who is 'permanently damaging the United States of America' and must be removed from office. De Niro did not provide specifics on how Trump should be stopped, but he accused the president of enriching himself and his associates, making basic necessities unaffordable, and posing an 'existential threat' to American freedoms and security.
Why it matters
De Niro's comments at the 'No Kings' rally reflect the ongoing political tensions and polarization in the US, with vocal critics of the president demanding his removal from office. The actor's high-profile denunciation of Trump adds to the heated rhetoric and calls for action against the president, raising questions about the appropriate ways to address political disagreements.
The details
During his speech at the 'No Kings' rally in New York City, De Niro said the crowds chanting 'No Kings' are really saying 'No Trump.' He accused Trump of being an 'existential threat' who has 'taken away health care from our most vulnerable neighbors,' made gas and groceries 'unaffordable,' and started an 'unnecessary' war with Iran. De Niro also claimed Trump is more focused on enriching himself and his associates in the 'Epstein class' than properly running the country.
- The 'No Kings' rally took place on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
The players
Robert De Niro
A two-time Academy Award-winning actor who has been a vocal critic of President Trump over the past decade.
Donald Trump
The former president of the United States, who De Niro accused of being a 'corrupt leader' who is 'permanently damaging the United States of America' and must be removed from office.
What they’re saying
“When the crowds are chanting 'No Kings,' what I'm really hearing, as we all know, is 'No Trump.' There have been other presidents who have tested the constitutional limits of their power, but none have been such an existential threat to our freedoms and security — NONE — except Trump.”
— Robert De Niro, Actor
“He must be stopped, and he must be stopped now.”
— Robert De Niro, Actor
What’s next
The 'No Kings' protests are expected to continue across the country, with organizers vowing to keep up the pressure to remove President Trump from office.
The takeaway
De Niro's impassioned speech at the 'No Kings' rally reflects the deep political divisions in the US, with the actor joining a growing chorus of Trump critics demanding the president's removal. While the appropriate means of addressing political disagreements remain a subject of debate, the intensity of the rhetoric highlights the challenges facing the country.
