Robert De Niro and Donald Trump: Twitter reacts to actor’s F-bomb Tony Awards speech

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Actor Robert De Niro said 'F*** Trump' twice at the 2018 Tony Awards ceremony
The two-time Academy Award winner received a standing ovation for his remark
De Niro's comments sparked a reaction on Twitter with many users praising him

By Ben Rabinovich

Published: 13:10 EDT, 11 June 2018 | Updated: 13:27 EDT, 11 June 2018

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Robert De Niro had a lot to say about Donald Trump at the Tony Awards 2018.

Or rather, a lot to say with very few words.

The veteran actor went onstage at the Tony Awards 2018 and said: 'I'm just going to say one thing. F*** Trump.'

The New York audience immediately started applauding, and as it rose to its feet, De Niro added: 'It's no longer down with Trump. It's f*** Trump.'

The awards were broadcast live on CBS but the network had enough time to bleep out the Godfather actor's f-bombs.

This is not the first time that De Niro has made his thoughts on Trump known.

He famously said he wanted to punch Trump 'in the face' during the 2016 US Election, called him a 'f***ing fool' and the 'baby-in-chief' in January 2018, and the following month said the US was currently suffering from a 'case of temporary insanity'.

De Niro continued the streak for a third month in a row when he said in a speech in LA: ’A college education is important, but education without humanity is ignorance.

'Look at our president. He made it through University of Pennsylvania, so he was exposed to a quality education, but he’s still an idiot.’

Robert de Niro said 'F*** Trump' twice at the Tony Awards 2018 ceremony. (Pictured at the 2005 Tribeca Film Festival).

The actor went on to say that as long as America's 'leadership is so appalling and so corrupt' he'll be 'speaking out at every turn'.

And, after the f-bombs at the Tonys on Sunday night, it looks like De Niro is staying true to his word about speaking out.

Here are the best Twitter reactions to De Niro's Donald Trump F-bombs during the Tony Awards 2018.

Twitter reacts to De Niro's Tony Awards speech

Many people were quick to praise Robert De Niro, with celebrities including Star Wars actor Mark Hamill.

How to get a STANDING OVATION at The Tonys? Give the people what they want...always a crowd pleaser!!! #SpeakingTruthToPower #TuckFrump. https://t.co/EkTwqppMxK
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) June 11, 2018

Live shot of Robert De Niro at the Tonys. #tonyawards #fucktrump pic.twitter.com/NSyY5JxM9w
— Joey G. (@TheLuchaJoe) June 11, 2018

Hey America,
Want to know why Robert De Niro said "f-k Trump"
last night at the Tonys?
Because he was born in Trump's hometown of NYC.
Like all New Yorkers, he knows @realDonaldTrump
If you don't feel the same way about him yet
you don't know him like New Yorkers do
But you will
— Nation Under Siege (@BCStevens77) June 11, 2018

PSA: Robert De Niro gave a big old F&@K Trump at the Tonys since is was bleeped our for the folks at home! #TonyAwards
— JT Diaz (@jt_diaz) June 11, 2018

i love robert de niro
— christina perri (@christinaperri) June 11, 2018

I’ve always enjoyed fellow Paisan Robert De Niro’s work… #Basta
— Michael Avenatti (@MichaelAvenatti) June 11, 2018

Many didn't actually get to hear what De Niro said due to the censoring of his short speech.

Okay, what did De Niro say that got censored AND a standing ovation? #tonyawards
— Mandi Bierly (@MandiBierly) June 11, 2018

DENIRO GOT BLEEPED WHAT DID HE SAY #TonyAwards
— Julia Murney (@JuliaMurney) June 11, 2018

Some began to joke about expecting a backlash from Donald Trump and his supporters.

We’re not going to spend today arguing over whether it’s appropriate for Robert De Niro to use the F word. We’re just not.
— Sam Adams (@SamuelAAdams) June 11, 2018

"Don't trust celebrity artists like Robert De Niro"- ppl who trusted a celebrity reality TV star
— John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) June 11, 2018

If you're upset with Robert De Niro but had no problem when Trump bragged about grabbing p*ssy you need to take a seat.
— Anabetta Schwartz ✡️☮️ (@BeTheChange800) June 11, 2018

And the backlash did come.

Can you just imagine what would’ve happened if an actor had said “F.... Obama” on the Tony Awards? Of course all the libs stood up & clapped. So disrespectful to say about any sitting president. I say F... DeNiro! Obnoxious buffoon! #RobertDeNiro #Tonys2018
— Alana Stewart (@AlanaKStewart) June 11, 2018

Robert De Niro uses vulgar language to slam the president--and the audience gives him a standing ovation?!? Is De Niro TRYING to get fewer people to go to movies? Is De Niro, by insulting half the country, TRYING to reduce Hollywood's profits? If so, he's doing an awesome job.
— Larry Elder (@larryelder) June 11, 2018