Actor Robert De Niro called on “millions of Americans” to march next Saturday, March 28, against Donald Trump. In a video, he compared the president to Britain's King George III, also known as “the Mad King,” and called him “a mentally ill tyrant.” According to the Argentine News Agency, the march will take place in various U.S. cities, with one of the slogans being: “Silence is not an option.” In a video shared on social media, the renowned actor calls for mobilization and harshly criticizes the U.S. president. “When the mad King George, mentally ill, and his abusive Parliament threatened the liberties and spirit of Americans, we did not sit with our arms crossed complaining. See you on the 28th. It's time to make America sane again. No, we took to the streets and our country was born,” De Niro begins in the video. “Now, 250 years later, there is another mentally ill tyrant, a greedy king wannabe and his cowardly Congress who want to fight senseless foreign wars and crush our liberties here at home. America does not belong to dictators, greedy billionaires, or those who rule through fear. It didn't work then and it won't work now, but only if we stop them,” the actor adds. Then, speaking in the third person, he concluded: “This is Robert De Niro, imploring you to join me and millions of our fellow citizens in the 'No Kings' non-violent protest on Saturday, March 28.” “Visit nokings.org to find, volunteer, or organize a protest near you. When our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the limit, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against the unjust and cruel acts of this administration. Thank you,” he concluded.
