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De Niro Pleads for Resistance Against Trump on MSNBC

Published 24 February 2026

Actor Robert De Niro delivered an emotional plea for resistance against President Donald Trump during a Monday interview on the MSNBC program "The Best People with Nicolle Wallace," warning that the president is undermining the United States and calling on citizens to unite in opposition.

De Niro, a longtime critic of Trump, grew visibly moved as he discussed the nation's political divisions. "The story is our country, and Trump is destroying it," he said, his voice cracking. "We have to save this country. You have to lift people up. You have to bring them together. You can't divide people. You can't win that way." He described the situation as a "no-win" scenario, attributing the current leadership to a destructive force that threatens the country's stability. "It's almost like a destiny to have this thing there, destroying, attempting to destroy this country, and maybe not even understanding why," De Niro stated. "So it's up to us to protect the country."

When asked how to respond, De Niro emphasized persistent action. "All I know is people have to resist, resist, resist," he replied. "There's no easy way. It's not going to come to you easy. You know, there's a time when you...

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