Robert De Niro Labels Trump a 'Global Threat' at Cannes, Urges Action

At the Cannes Film Festival in France, iconic actor Robert De Niro forcefully called upon the global audience to oppose President Donald Trump’s policies.

The Guardian reported Tuesday During his acceptance speech for the honorary Palme d'OR—Cannes’ most prestigious award—from actor Leonardo DiCaprio on the first day of the festival, Robert De Niro unleashed a scathing critique aimed at the 47th President of the United States. This moment occurred exactly 49 years after his groundbreaking performance in “Taxi Driver” clinched top prizes at Cannes. De Niro specifically targeted the funding cuts implemented under the Trump administration concerning federal backing for arts and humanities initiatives. He contended that these sectors play a vital role in resisting right-wing autocratic regimes globally.

In our nation, we are fiercely battling to regain the democracy we previously overlooked," De Niro stated. "This struggle impacts each one of us present here since art serves as the melting pot that unites individuals, much like this evening. Art seeks out truth and celebrates variety. This is precisely what makes art so threatening.

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That’s precisely why we pose a danger to dictators and fascists. Our culture-loving President has gotten himself named as the leader of one of our leading cultural establishments, the Kennedy Center," he went on as the audience clapped. “Under his rule, funds for art, humanities, and education have been slashed.

The performer likewise took aim at Trump's actions or policies. proposal to put a 100% tariff on films made outside of the United States , and he used that as a fulcrum to assert that Trump posed not only an American issue but also a significant challenge to the global artistic community at large.

“You can’t put a price on creativity,” De Niro said, “but apparently you can put a tariff on it. Of course, this is unacceptable. All of these attacks are unacceptable. And this isn’t just an American problem, it’s a global one. Like a film, we can’t just all sit back and watch. We have to act, and we have to act now.”

“It’s time for all those who cherish freedom to come together," he said, "protest, and cast your votes during elections. Cast your votes. Over the coming 11 nights leading up to tonight, we will demonstrate our power and dedication through our appreciation of art at this magnificent festival. Liberty, Equality, Brotherhood."

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