In a recent appearance on The View, legendary actor Robert De Niro sparked controversy with his harsh critique of the former President and conservative values. The 80-year-old actor went so far as to compare Donald Trump to notorious dictators Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini, warning that a Trump re-election would signal dire consequences for the country.
De Niro’s comments were so intense that the show’s producers were forced to mute him twice, with the actor even apologizing for his language before continuing his rant. This latest outburst from the veteran actor has once again highlighted the growing divide between Hollywood and conservative media.
Fox News host Jesse Watters was quick to react to De Niro’s meltdown, accusing the actor of having “completely lost his mind” in his later years. Watters dismissed the comparison between Trump and Mussolini, sarcastically noting that “most Democrats don’t even know who that is—they probably think he’s an appetizer at an Italian restaurant.”
Watters expressed surprise at De Niro’s continued anger, remarking, “I thought when people get older, they find peace. When I’m De Niro’s age, I hope to be basking in tranquility, but not De Niro. He’s lost his mind.” The Fox News host also took a jab at De Niro’s past work, referencing the actor’s famous role in the 1980 film Raging Bull.
Despite the backlash, De Niro didn’t hold back during his appearance on The View, reiterating his disdain for conservatives. “Those people who support that kind of things with anger and hate, they’re going to see and regret,” he said.
This latest clash between De Niro and conservative values highlights the ongoing divide between Hollywood and conservative media, with figures like Watters quick to criticize what they see as out-of-touch elites.
The war of words between Hollywood and conservative media shows no signs of slowing down, with each side firmly entrenched in their respective positions. As the divide continues to deepen, it remains to be seen whether the two camps will ever find common ground or if the animosity will only intensify.
