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De Niro Emotional After Poehler Praises Truth-Telling
Amy Poehler thanked Robert De Niro for speaking truth to power as a Trump critic, making him emotional.
In brief
Amy Poehler thanked Robert De Niro for speaking truth to power as a Trump critic, making him emotional. Amy Poehler praised Robert De Niro for speaking truth to power as a Trump critic, causing him to become emotional. Originally reported by Fox News.
Poehler Thanks De Niro
Actress Amy Poehler thanked actor Robert De Niro for speaking truth to power as a regular Trump critic during an interview on her podcast.
“I just personally want to thank you for doing what you do and speaking out in the way that you do about where we are in the world.”
Poehler's Emotional Appeal
Poehler described how speaking truth to power often involves marginalized groups like women and people of color, comparing it to a wedding where someone ruins the event.
“There's a lot of people that are asked to speak truth to power, and they're usually members of the margins.”
De Niro's Reaction
De Niro grew emotional after Poehler thanked him for his role as a vocal critic of the Trump administration during their podcast interview.
“It's so crazy.”
De Niro on U.S. Challenges
De Niro said it was 'so upsetting' to see what was happening in the U.S. and warned people must resist even if they feel hopeless.
“It's so crazy.”
De Niro's Resistance Strategy
De Niro emphasized that people must resist, resist, resist, resist, resist, with no magic solutions, as the movement remains strong even if Trump dies.
“People have to resist, resist, resist, resist, resist.”
De Niro's Past Actions
De Niro previously criticized Trump officials for not respecting law enforcement institutions, expressing concern about retribution against New York residents.
“People have to resist, resist, resist, resist, resist.”
De Niro's Future Concerns
De Niro warned that the movement to resist Trump's policies will continue even after Trump's death, requiring constant vigilance.
“People are not going to go away, even if Trump dies for some reason by having an illness or something.”
What to remember
Amy Poehler praised Robert De Niro for speaking truth to power as a Trump critic, causing him to become emotional.
