Actor Robert De Niro joined the “Rise Up, Sing Out” protest concert in New York, where he declared he does not “love” his country at the moment.
In perhaps the most unsurprising screed of 2026, the actor said that he just “can’t love the country that’s led by [President] Donald Trump.”
Watch:
De Niro: I hate to say it, but loving our country is starting to sound like an abused spouse saying they love their abuser.
I can’t love a country that starts stupid and inhumane wars, killing thousands of innocents and indirectly causing the deaths and suffering of millions… pic.twitter.com/T4ZHmwRBqx
— Acyn (@Acyn) June 15, 2026
“Our country isn’t so lovable right now. I hate to say it, but loving our country is starting to sound like an abused spouse saying they love their abuser. I can’t love a country that starts stupid and inhumane wars. Killing thousands of innocents and indirectly causing the deaths and suffering of millions more,” he said. “I can’t love a country that takes healthcare away from millions of people and uses that money to enrich their pals in the Trump-Epstein class. I can’t love a country that sends out masked militias to shoot citizens in the streets, torture our neighbors, and separate families. I can’t love a country that’s led by a racist, misogynist, xenophobic tyrant. And let me just say it, I can’t love the country that’s led by Donald Trump. And a sycophant Congress.”
“For most of my life, of course, I did love this country. The United States of America welcomed my immigrant ancestors. It gave me, my family, and my fellow citizens such rich opportunities and extraordinary freedoms. I want to love my country again. I want my country back. That’s why I stand with the committee for the First Amendment. And you, all of you. Together we rise up, we sing out, we keep organizing, and we fall in love again,” he added, to cheers from the leftist audience.
X users reacted:
“I can’t love a country…”
Awesome messaging, Dems. Make sure run on that slogan.
— Stephe96 (@Stephe96) June 15, 2026
You have to separate country from the US government, they are not the same.
— The Takeover (@330yard_bomber) June 15, 2026
I love this country no matter which political party is in charge. Move to Russia or China if you have a problem with it.
— Burt Macklin (@BurtMaclin_FBI) June 15, 2026
“Oh no, I’m being abused by the country that made me rich and famous beyond my wildest dreams! Help, help! I’m being oppressed!”
— Orion (@winesmithing) June 15, 2026
So he didn’t listen to President Biden when he said you can’t only love your country when you win? He only loves his country when he’s winning.
— MAGA Lorrie Ann 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇸 AMERICA FIRST (@LorrieAnn25) June 15, 2026
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Sierra Marlee is a millennial whose hunger for the truth in a world of fake news has led her to write. Marlee also contributes to BizPac Review.
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