Donald Trump attacks Robert De Niro during Florida campaign rally

President Donald Trump renewed his feud with actor Robert De Niro on Friday during a campaign rally in Daytona Beach, Florida. According to the New York Post and the Washington Examiner, the president spoke at the event to support local Republican candidates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. [1][2][3][4]

The New York Post reported that Donald Trump called Robert De Niro a gross moron and said that the actor had something wrong with him. Donald Trump made the comments while talking about his former television show, The Apprentice, which he claimed performed better than the Academy Awards broadcast. [1]

The Washington Examiner reported that the rally aimed to strengthen support for Florida Republicans, including gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds and Senator Ashley Moody. While speaking at the event, Donald Trump also brought up the topic of possible tax credits for Hollywood, as reported by the New York Post. [1][2]

Robert De Niro is an American actor who has received two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Daytona Beach, where the Friday rally took place, is a coastal city in Volusia County, Florida. [5][6]