Robert De Niro Criticizes Trump as 'Immoral, Cruel and Corrupt' at Tribeca Festival Opening
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Summary
Robert De Niro used the opening night of the Tribeca Festival to criticize Donald Trump, calling him 'immoral, cruel and corrupt' without naming him directly. The Oscar-winning actor spoke about the festival's mission, formed after 9/11, to unite people through storytelling, contrasting this with what he described as divisive leadership.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledWe've always recognized the power of storytelling to pull people together
monstrous leaders…are trying to force us apart for their own immoral, cruel and corrupt purposes
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