What’s Happening in American Politics Right Now Should Scare You | Robert De Niro

Dec 14, 2025 | Robert De Niro delivers his most urgent warning yet about the dangerous state of American politics. After 80 years of witnessing American democracy, the legendary actor reveals why the current political climate should terrify every citizen regardless of party affiliation. From the normalization of political violence to the breakdown of shared reality, De Niro exposes how democratic institutions are crumbling while foreign adversaries watch America destroy itself from within. He breaks down the rise of domestic extremism, the weaponization of conspiracy theories, and how economic desperation is fueling authoritarian appeals. This isn't partisan politics, it's a desperate plea to save American democracy before it's too late.

This is a SUPERB video. Robert De Niro's synopsis is 100% accurate. It is a joy to hear him speak like this. But what is happening to America is so, so sad. — © Mark Alexander