De Niro offered his respect, admiration, and affection to Biden for his decision.

becausethere is nothing more important for our country than defeating Donald Trumpat the ballot box.

With respect, admiration, and affection, thank you Mr. President!

Actor Robert De Niro departs after speaking to the media in front of Manhattan Criminal Court on May 28, 2024 in New York City as closing arguments begin in former U.S. President Trump’s hush money trial.

Robert De Niro outside Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York in May.David Dee Delgado/Getty Images

Now hes promising to use our own military to attack U.S. citizens, De Niro said.

When Trump ran in 2016 it was like a joke, he added.

This buffoon running for president.

Joe Biden

No, never could happen.

With Trump, we have a second chance, and no one is laughing now.

De Niro departed when Trump supporters began hurling insults and curses, which De Niro responded to in kind.