(1). Actor Robert De Niro has been very politically and socially involved lately. During the 2016 presidential election, De Niro was a vocal supporter of Hillary Clinton. He even starred in videos where he ranted against now-president Donald Trump.
(2). The Oscar winner says that "in movie terms," the country was once "an inspiring uplifting drama" but now has turned into "a tragic dumbass comedy." The remarks came on Sunday while De Niro was speaking to Brown University graduates at the Ivy League school’s commencement ceremonies.