This is what Robert De Niro said about Donald Trump at the Cannes Film Festival

Surprisingly, while being honored with the Honorary Palme d'Or for his lifetime achievement at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, American star Robert De Niro addressed some very harsh words to US President Donald Trump.

De Niro strongly criticizes Trump During his speech, De Niro described Trump as a "culturally backward president" and sharply criticized his political positions, which he considered a threat to democratic and artistic values in the United States.

De Niro said, "In my country, we are fighting tooth and nail for a democracy we once took for granted. This affects all of us here because the arts are democratic. Art is inclusive. It brings people together, as it did tonight." He emphasized that art seeks truth and embraces diversity, noting that this is what makes it a threat to authoritarians and fascists.

He continued: "This is why art poses a threat, and this is why we pose a threat to those who seek to destroy the values of freedom and diversity."

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De Niro: Creativity can't be priced. De Niro also addressed Trump's proposal to impose a 100% tariff on all films produced outside the United States, saying, "Let's get this straight. You can't price creativity, but it seems like you can tariff it."

“Of course, this is unacceptable. All these attacks are unacceptable, and this is not just an American problem, but a global problem. As in the movies, we cannot all sit idly by and watch. We must act now. Without violence, but with great passion and determination. It is time for everyone who cares about freedom to organize, to protest, and when elections are held, to vote, of course. Tonight, and for the next eleven days, we show our strength and commitment to celebrating art at this wonderful festival.”

It is noteworthy that De Niro was facing Trump alongside candidate Joe Biden during the US presidential elections.