.jpeg "Robert De Niro Says He’s ‘Scared’ as He Backs Nationwide ‘No Kings 3’ Protests Against Trump")
The 82-year-old joined organizers from the “No Kings” coalition to help plan “No Kings 3,” a nationwide day of nonviolent protest set for March 28. The movement, backed by groups like the ACLU, Indivisible, and American Friends Service Committee, is expected to stage more than 2,500 rallies across all 50 states.
A More Somber Tone From De Niro
Unlike his past fiery speeches, De Niro struck a noticeably more serious and emotional tone on the call.
He admitted he is “scared” for the country’s future, pointing to what he described as a dangerous escalation in federal power under Donald Trump’s second administration.
According to De Niro, recent federal actions — including controversial immigration enforcement operations and National Guard deployments in cities like Minneapolis and Los Angeles — represent what he called “monstrous” behavior.
He claimed such actions include people being “taken off the streets” and warned that the administration is now targeting core constitutional rights.
“King Donald the First”
De Niro also repeated one of his most pointed criticisms — that the U.S. is drifting away from democracy.
“We have a would-be king who wants to take it away — King Donald the First,” he said during the call.
This framing has become central to the “No Kings” movement, which argues that recent policies amount to federal overreach, particularly around immigration enforcement and election control.
What Is “No Kings 3”?
The March 28 protests mark the third major nationwide action under the “No Kings” banner. The movement grew out of the broader “50501 Movement” — short for 50 states, 50 protests, one unified effort.
Organizers say the goals of the upcoming demonstrations include:
• Opposing what they call federal overreach
• Protesting “Operation Metro Surge” and reported ICE-related deaths
• Defending voting rights amid concerns about federal involvement in local elections
The largest gathering is expected in the Twin Cities, though events are planned nationwide. Organizers emphasize strict nonviolence, with trained “safety marshals” assigned to prevent escalation.
A Long-Running Feud
De Niro’s comments are the latest chapter in his long and highly public feud with Trump — one that stretches back more than a decade.
The actor first criticized Trump during the 2011 “birther” controversy. By the 2016 election, his language had become sharply personal, including a widely viewed video where he insulted Trump and said he would like to punch him.
During Trump’s first presidency, De Niro made headlines at the 2018 Tony Awards with an onstage expletive directed at the president — earning a standing ovation.
Trump has consistently responded with his own attacks, often calling De Niro “low IQ,” questioning his acting career, and accusing him of suffering from what he calls “Trump Derangement Syndrome.”
Tensions Escalate in 2026
The conflict has intensified since Trump’s return to office in 2025.
Last month, after De Niro’s “State of the Swamp” speech criticizing the administration, Trump responded on social media by calling the actor “sick and demented” and suggesting he should leave the country — remarks that drew backlash from critics.
Despite the escalating rhetoric, De Niro is now focusing on mobilization rather than just criticism.
“It’s up to us to get rid of him,” he said during the call. “He will not leave on his own.”
What Comes Next
With “No Kings 3” just days away, the coming weekend could mark one of the largest coordinated protest efforts of Trump’s second term.
Whether the demonstrations remain peaceful — and how federal and local authorities respond — will likely shape the next phase of an already deeply polarized political moment in the United States.
Tags:
Actor
.jpeg&description=Robert De Niro Says He’s ‘Scared’ as He Backs Nationwide ‘No Kings 3’ Protests Against Trump){kind=link}