National Broadcasters Drop De Niro After Trump Slam!

Robert De Niro has been stripped of a prestigious leadership award after calling Donald Trump a “clown” and a “tyrant” at a public press conference outside the former president’s “hush money” trial last week. De Niro was scheduled to attend the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation’s Celebration of Service to America Awards, where he was to receive the Foundation’s Service of Leadership Award.

In a statement, the Foundation explained that De Niro’s presence at the event would be a “distraction.” “The Celebration of Service to America Awards is dedicated to honoring the vital local journalism and public service that local radio and television stations provide to their communities,” the statement reads. “This event is proudly bipartisan, uniting those from across the political spectrum to celebrate the impactful work of local broadcasters and our partners

Robert De Niro has been stripped of a prestigious leadership award after calling Donald Trump a “clown” and a “tyrant” at a public press conference outside the former president’s “hush money” trial last week. De Niro was scheduled to attend the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation’s Celebration of Service to America Awards, where he was to receive the Foundation’s Service of Leadership Award.

In a statement, the Foundation explained that De Niro’s presence at the event would be a “distraction.” “The Celebration of Service to America Awards is dedicated to honoring the vital local journalism and public service that local radio and television stations provide to their communities,” the statement reads. “This event is proudly bipartisan, uniting those from across the political spectrum to celebrate the impactful work of local broadcasters and our partners. While we strongly support the right of every American to exercise free speech and participate in civic engagement, it is clear that Mr. De Niro’s recent high-profile activities will create a distraction from the philanthropic work that we were hoping to recognize. To maintain the focus on the service of the award winners, Mr. De Niro will no longer be attending the event.”

De Niro was invited to speak outside the New York courthouse by Joe Biden’s presidential campaign. “When Trump ran in 2016 it was like a joke,” De Niro said. “This buffoon running for president. No, never could happen. We have forgotten the lessons of history that showed us other clowns who weren’t taken seriously until they became vicious dictators. With Trump, we have a second chance, and no one is laughing now.” The veteran actor was loudly heckled by Trump supporters outside the courtroom and ridiculed on social media.

In a post last year, Donald Trump branded De Niro a “total loser.” “De Niro should focus on his life, which is a mess, rather than the lives of others. He has become a total loser, as the world watches, waits, and laughs!”

The incident involving Robert De Niro’s remarks about Donald Trump and the subsequent withdrawal of his leadership award highlights the deep divisions and heightened sensitivities in contemporary American politics. The decision by the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation to exclude De Niro underscores their commitment to maintaining a bipartisan focus on service and journalism, free from the distractions of political controversies. As political discourse continues to polarize, the challenges of honoring free speech while preserving the integrity of public events become increasingly complex. De Niro’s outspoken criticism and Trump’s retaliatory remarks reflect the ongoing tensions that shape the current political landscape, reminding us of the delicate balance between exercising free speech and respecting diverse political views.