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riversedge

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Wed Feb 25, 2026, 06:55 PM Feb 25

BREAKING: Trump threatens to DEPORT Robert De Niro in unhinged tirade after State of the Union. [View all]


whatever marbles trumpy had left in his pea brain, are now shattered!!



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BREAKING: Trump threatens to DEPORT Robert De Niro in unhinged tirade after State of the Union.

In a late-night meltdown that stunned even longtime observers, President Donald Trump launched a furious attack on Hollywood icon Robert De Niro — and floated the idea of deporting him.

Yes. Deporting him. An American citizen.

After facing heckling during his State of the Union address, Trump took to Truth Social to unload on critics, lumping De Niro in with Democratic lawmakers Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, and calling the Oscar-winning actor “sick,” “demented,” and “seriously CRIMINAL.” He then suggested De Niro and others should “get on a boat” and leave the country.

Let’s pause there.

Robert De Niro — born in Manhattan, raised in New York City, one of the most celebrated American actors of all time — was just threatened with exile by a sitting president for criticizing him.

Trump mocked De Niro for becoming emotional and claimed some of the actor’s statements were “seriously criminal,” though he offered no evidence of any crime. Instead, the post read like a stream-of-consciousness rant, filled with insults, name-calling, and baseless accusations.

This wasn’t policy. It wasn’t debate. It was pure grievance politics.

And the target wasn’t some anonymous online critic — it was a Hollywood legend who has spent decades shaping American culture.

Trump’s comments follow a familiar pattern: when challenged, escalate. When criticized, threaten. From attacking members of Congress to now fantasizing about deporting a U.S.-born actor, the rhetoric keeps getting darker.

Legal experts have long warned that labeling political criticism as “criminal” is a dangerous line to cross. Free speech doesn’t disappear because it hurts the president’s feelings. But in Trump’s world, dissent equals disloyalty.

The irony? De Niro’s “crime” appears to be publicly opposing Trump’s policies.

That’s not criminal. That’s democracy.

And if speaking out against power now earns you a ticket “on a boat,” the question isn’t what De Niro did wrong. It’s how far this rhetoric is willing to go.




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I LOVES ME SOME BOBBY DE NIRO Skittles Feb 25 #1
wait a sec DoBW Feb 25 #16
heh Skittles Feb 25 #19
That's what I was thinking! BidenRocks Feb 25 #20
Now THIS tells a story about just where we are at in America bluestarone Feb 25 #2
PLEASE tell me no one ACTUALLY B.See Feb 25 #10
Well, we DID know that, BUT bluestarone Feb 25 #17
Well, you don't think all those concentration camps he's building slightlv Feb 25 #43
Arguably the biggest asshole Disaffected Feb 25 #3
;-{)....... Goonch Feb 25 #4
DeNiro should sue the heck out of TSF for this threat...and Bob should continue speaking out... wcmagumba Feb 25 #5
I was surprised to see canetoad Feb 25 #6
He really does PatSeg Feb 25 #24
Yeah, it's uncanny. I hope that he's not as evil as his shitty father. Dave Bowman Feb 25 #31
Keep hoping Deuxcents Feb 25 #51
Don't forget his shitty mother too. How could the product of those two not be evil? Ol Janx Spirit Feb 26 #62
That's pretty much what I think. Dave Bowman Feb 27 #67
Sick BlueWaveNeverEnd Feb 25 #7
Why is whatever garbage this toddler spews from his mouth reported by the MSM? Tim S Feb 25 #8
I don't think his ridiculous rants should be ignored PatSeg Feb 25 #26
Then they all need to make sure to start the headline with "Unhinged President Trump......" mdbl Feb 25 #36
Normal people know what unhinged behavior PatSeg Feb 25 #45
I was speaking for the misinformed mdbl Feb 25 #46
Yes, that's a good point PatSeg Feb 25 #48
Wht isnt DonOLD Rump, the garbage toddler being deported to where his father or mother born ???? Trueblue1968 Feb 25 #34
Because neither Scotland nor Germany would take him. wnylib Feb 25 #49
Not that it matters, but De Niro's family has been Americans longer than The Dotard. RockRaven Feb 25 #9
Remember that the Trump grandfather was stripped of his Bavarian citizenship. Old Terp Feb 25 #15
Interesting NoNameGranny Feb 25 #42
What he meant to say is he will banish him Buddyzbuddy Feb 25 #11
a man's got to know his limitations Tetrachloride Feb 25 #12
Robert De Niro lives rent-free in F47's brain oysterpoint Feb 25 #13
De Niro is a fellow New Yorker who is loved by New Yorkers, and who made Gaugamela Feb 25 #14
Good BaronChocula Feb 25 #18
DONALD TRUMP YoshidaYui Feb 25 #21
DarnOld Junk Dump Mr.Bee Feb 25 #25
Taxi Driver BidenRocks Feb 25 #22
Damn, I thought that was The Onion PatSeg Feb 25 #23
DeNiro is 82 years of age. mysteryowl Feb 25 #27
77 million dirtbag Americans voted for this fucking imbecile. n/t flvegan Feb 25 #28
Careful, Donnie.... paleotn Feb 25 #29
DeNiro got under his skin.............................ha,ha,ha,ha turbinetree Feb 25 #30
That putrid swine is so insecure and jealous. Dave Bowman Feb 25 #32
"Trump And The Pathology of Projection." Textbook, 2035. ColoringFool Feb 25 #33
Trump fires off crazed rant threatening to deport Hollywood legend: 'Seriously criminal' LetMyPeopleVote Feb 25 #35
Jeezus Joinfortmill Feb 26 #56
Trump sometimes reminds me of Mblaze Feb 25 #37
Dangerous Cirsium Feb 25 #38
Oh dear JustAnotherGen Feb 25 #39
Just keep talking Donny the Trump Train is gonna hop right back onto the tracks. Botany Feb 25 #40
Where would he deport him to? The Bronx? Vinca Feb 25 #41
That's my question..deport him where and why? How do you deport someone who was born here? Deuxcents Feb 25 #52
His handlers gave him an extra dose of uppers to get him through his 2 hour tirade so... llmart Feb 25 #44
I can't wait for the cartoons! Abolishinist Feb 25 #47
Pathetic. Hugin Feb 25 #50
Deport DeNiro? To Corleone? Alephy Feb 25 #53
K&R spanone Feb 26 #54
Hope Mr. DeNiro has a bodyguard. Joinfortmill Feb 26 #55
Vito Corleone bmichaelh Feb 26 #57
Trump is... GiqueCee Feb 26 #58
Is he still trying to deport Prince Harry, and revoke Rosie O'Donnell's citizenship? Boomerproud Feb 26 #59
Threatening a beloved actor is not a good way to make your approval ratings go up. milestogo Feb 26 #60
Please remove us from Mr. poopy pants misery. Clouds Passing Feb 26 #61
You talking to me...? 617Blue Feb 26 #63
Look, TSF said, "They should actually get on a boat..." ECL213 Feb 26 #64
On second thought, just try it, Dumpy. DeNiro is the real deal, not a fake tough guy with an orange face and dyed hair. Joinfortmill Feb 26 #65
Trump is just describing himself Quanto Magnus Feb 26 #66
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