‘Loving our country sounds like an abused spouse saying they love their abuser’: Robert De Niro leads crowd in rallying cry against Trump

Robert De Niro led a crowd in a chant of "shut the fuck up!" on Sunday at the Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the first amendment event in New York. The actor's protest was a direct response to remarks attributed to Donald Trump, who reportedly stated he does not "think about Americans' financial situation, not even a little bit." De Niro, who identified himself as "pretty close to being a free speech absolutist," explained his use of his own free speech to counter statements he dislikes. The event focused on the first amendment and featured various speakers and performers addressing contemporary issues. De Niro's public criticism of Trump has been ongoing, with this rally marking a significant public demonstration of his opposition.