Robert De Niro Slams Trump and Republicans Over Voting Access

Actor Robert De Niro delivered a profanity-laced speech at an election-protection event in New York City on October 4, 2026, targeting Donald Trump and congressional Republicans over voting access ahead of the November midterms, while the White House swiftly dismissed the remarks as hate speech.

With the 2026 midterm elections approaching in the coming weeks, Hollywood actors Robert De Niro and Mark Ruffalo took the stage at Indivisible’s Hands Off Our Vote event in New York City on Sunday, October 4, 2026. De Niro addressed the crowd with sharp criticism directed at the Trump administration, congressional Republicans, and federal agencies over what organizers framed as election-protection concerns.

De Niro Accuses Administration of Undermining Voter Participation

Taking the podium, De Niro accused the administration of attempting to undermine voter participation due to falling approval ratings. He argued that officials are targeting voting rights because their policies fail to win broad public support. The 83-year-old Oscar winner did not pull his punches, telling the audience that administration officials recognize their actions are turning away voters.

Hands Off Our Vote

The Trump administration knows that their policies are not only crazy and cruel, they’re increasingly unpopular. They can see it. They’re not stupid. Well, OK, they are very f—ing stupid.

Robert De Niro, Actor

The Oscar-winning actor also directed criticism toward weak and spineless Republicans in Congress whom he argued refuse to protect voting rights. His remarks expanded into a call-and-response routine with the audience, touching on the Supreme Court, the Department of Justice, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel stationed near polling locations, according to reporting from the event. During the interaction, he led attendees in questioning what to say when masked and armed ICE thugs stalk polling places, before turning his direct ire toward the president.

And when that coward, that f—ing piece of s—, Donald Trump, tries to take our voice and power away, what do we tell him? Keep your f—ing hands off our vote!

Robert De Niro, Actor

Ruffalo Joins the Midterm Call to Action

Mark Ruffalo followed De Niro with an impassioned speech emphasizing the significance of the midterm ballot, calling them one of the most consequential elections of our lifetimes. He urged attendees to check out early voting options and participate in a nationwide day of action scheduled for October 17.

We got to get this f—ing, fool ass, tired ass, lame ass, duck ass out of office. We got to make him a lame duck. We have to stop his policies now.

Mark Ruffalo, Actor

Ruffalo acknowledged voter fatigue while encouraging citizens not to yield to fear, invoking his Marvel Cinematic Universe role by telling the crowd he was ready to Hulk out against voter suppression efforts.

White House Rejects Actor Statements

The White House issued a sharp response to the actor’s appearance via a statement from spokesman Davis Ingle. The administration rejected the accusations while criticizing the actor’s political commentary, suggesting he should seek immediate treatment for what the spokesperson termed a debilitating case of washed-up has-been status.

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Robert DeNiro is a washed up has-been who hasn’t been relevant in 30 years. Now, he just beclowns himself by spewing hate speech and inciting violence against others.

Davis Ingle, White House Spokesman

The Trump administration has expanded the federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements database, also known as SAVE, to allow states to check voter rolls for citizenship and eligibility.

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