De Niro Criticizes Trump at Cannes Award Ceremony

At the 78th Cannes Film Festival, Robert De Niro was awarded the honorary Palme d'Or, presented by Leonardo DiCaprio in front of a star-studded audience. In his acceptance speech, De Niro sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for appointing a new head of the Kennedy Center, cutting arts funding, and proposing 100% tariffs on foreign-made films. De Niro warned these actions threaten democracy and artistic freedom, urging those who value liberty to protest and vote. The policies have sparked boycotts and controversy within the U.S. cultural sector. The festival, attended by De Niro's family and major celebrities, took place amid global concerns over U.S. policies and their impact on international cinema. DiCaprio praised De Niro's influence on actors, while De Niro emphasized the unifying power of the arts.