Robert De Niro Loses Prestigious Award After Anti-Trump Tirade

Liberal actor Robert De Niro has been stripped of his National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) award after unleashing an anti-Trump tirade at a Biden-Harris press conference. The NAB, which awards the Service to America Award to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the broadcasting industry, rescinded the honor after De Niro's divisive remarks.

Liberal actor Robert De Niro has lost a coveted National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) award after delivering a scathing anti-Trump speech at a Biden-Harris press conference. The NAB had planned to honor De Niro with its prestigious NAB Leadership Foundation's Service to America Award next week, but the "proudly bipartisan" group rescinded the accolade after De Niro's controversial remarks.

"This event is proudly bipartisan, uniting those from across the political spectrum to celebrate the impactful work of local broadcasters and our partners," an NAB spokesperson told The Hill. "While we strongly support the right of every American to exercise free speech and participate in civic engagement, it is clear that Mr. De Niro's recent high-profile activities will create a distraction from the philanthropic work that we were hoping to recognize."

The spokesperson continued, "To maintain the focus on service of the award winners, Mr. De Niro will no longer be attending the event." The NAB Leadership Foundation did not immediately respond to a request for additional comment.

De Niro, who was met with protests during the press conference, argued that Trump does not "belong" in New York City. "I hope this new ad campaign reaches outside the bubble to remind supporters of what a danger he is to our lives. This is not a threat. This is our reality. And that's why I've joined the Biden-Harris campaign, because the only way to preserve our freedoms and hold on to our humanity is to vote for Joe Biden for president," De Niro said of Trump on Tuesday.

"I owe this city a lot. And that's why it's so weird that Donald Trump is just across the street because he doesn't belong in my city. I don't know where he belongs, but he certainly doesn't belong here," De Niro continued. "We New Yorkers used to tolerate him when he was just another grubby real estate hustler masquerading as a big shot."

After the remarks wrapped up, the situation descended into chaos as De Niro was heckled by Trump supporters as he left the podium. He even got into a shouting match with one man in a MAGA hat who called him a "washed-up actor."

President Biden and Vice President Harris were not present during the event. Trump blasted De Niro as "pathetic" and a "wacko" on social media following his outburst.

De Niro said he supports the NAB's work and wished them well after learning he wouldn't receive the award. "I support the work of the NAB Leadership Foundation and would like to express my appreciation and gratitude for what the Foundation has done and will continue to do for the good of us all, and I wish them well for their continued good work," De Niro told The Hill.

Robert De Niro's controversial remarks have sparked debate about the role of celebrities in politics and the limits of free speech. Some have praised De Niro for using his platform to speak out against Trump, while others have criticized his language and his participation in a partisan political event. The incident has also raised questions about the future of the NAB's Service to America Award and its commitment to bipartisanship.