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Ben Shapiro
16:5710/20/25

Robert De Niro MELTS DOWN on MSNBC

TLDR

Robert De Niro and other Democratic figures appeared on MSNBC to condemn perceived tyranny, leading to criticisms about their political relevance, past statements, and the nature of the 'No Kings' rallies.

Takeways

Robert De Niro's political commentary was criticized, with his career decline and controversial statements questioned.

Democratic leaders' 'No Kings' rallies faced scrutiny for alleged hypocrisy, perceived lack of patriotism, and non-American flags.

Concerns were raised about radical activists, including one who supports Hamas and Marxism, participating in these events.

Robert De Niro's appearance on MSNBC to praise Letitia James and criticize Stephen Miller as a 'Nazi' sparked debate about his political credibility and declining acting career. The podcast also scrutinized other Democratic figures like Hakeem Jeffries, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and J.B. Pritzker for their participation in 'No Kings' rallies, highlighting perceived hypocrisies in their 'love for America' rhetoric and the presence of non-American flags at these events. Critics questioned the seriousness and patriotism of these political figures and the radical views of some associated activists.

Robert De Niro's Outburst

00:00:11 Robert De Niro appeared on MSNBC, praising New York Attorney General Letitia James for her stance against Donald Trump and criticizing Stephen Miller, calling him a 'Nazi,' despite Miller being Jewish. The host questioned De Niro's relevance as a political voice, given his recent film career decline, noting that his recent movie 'Tin Soldier' has a 3.3-star rating on IMDb and other films have similarly low Rotten Tomatoes scores.

Democratic Figures' Rallies

00:03:40 Various Democratic leaders, including Hakeem Jeffries, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, J.B. Pritzker, and Senators Tina Smith and Ed Markey, participated in 'No Kings' rallies, widely covered by MSNBC. Jeffries described these protests as 'American as motherhood, baseball, and apple pie,' while Warren reiterated her 'still we persist' slogan. These appearances were criticized as insincere and inconsistent with the Democratic Party's broader political stances.

Questionable Patriotism at Rallies

00:07:41 Bernie Sanders stated his participation in the 'No Kings' rallies was due to his love for America, but this claim was challenged by the host who questioned what aspects of America (like rule of law, property rights, or federalism) Sanders genuinely embraces, suggesting he prefers a country more like Norway. Critiques highlighted the presence of numerous non-American flags at these 'Love America' rallies, specifically mentioning large Palestinian flags in Washington D.C. and Mexican flags in Los Angeles, further questioning the patriotism narrative.

Radical Activist Affiliations

00:14:10 Mehdi Hassan, a British-born media figure, used a protest about American tyranny to criticize Israel's actions and make jokes about Donald Trump's wives. He also appeared alongside activist Afeni Evans, who supports Hamas and Marxism, and has condoned political violence, mocked calls for sympathy for Charlie Kirk, called Israel an 'imaginary state,' and referred to President Trump's assassination attempt injury as a 'little ear piercing.' These associations raise concerns about the ideologies embraced by some participants in the rallies.