Robert De Niro recently stirred controversy during an appearance on The View, where he launched into a scathing critique of former President Donald Trump and conservative values. The 80-year-old actor went as far as comparing Trump to dictators Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini, warning of dire consequences if Trump is re-elected. De Niro’s comments were so intense that the show’s producers muted him twice, with the actor later apologizing for his language before continuing his tirade.

Jesse Watters Responds

Fox News host Jesse Watters reacted strongly to De Niro’s outburst, accusing the legendary actor of having “completely lost his mind.” Watters dismissed De Niro’s comparison between Trump and Mussolini, sarcastically remarking, “Most Democrats don’t even know who Mussolini is—they probably think he’s an appetizer at an Italian restaurant.”

Watters also expressed surprise at De Niro’s continued anger, saying, “I thought as people get older, they find peace. When I’m De Niro’s age, I hope to be basking in tranquility, but not De Niro. He’s lost his mind.”

Jabs at De Niro’s Career

Taking a dig at De Niro’s film career, Watters referenced his iconic role in Raging Bull (1980). “Raging Bull—kind of liked the movie better,” Watters quipped after playing clips of De Niro’s muted rants from The View.

De Niro Stands Firm

During his appearance, De Niro made it clear he has no plans to back down from his criticism of conservatives. “Those people who support that kind of thing with anger and hate—they’re going to see and regret,” De Niro said.

This latest clash between De Niro and conservative voices like Watters highlights the ongoing divide between Hollywood and right-wing media, with figures like Watters quick to call out what they see as out-of-touch elites.