Robert De Niro wrapped up an event called "State of the Swamp"—a largely Democratic Party–coded counter-event to President Donald Trump's State of the Union speech last night—grimly and angrily.
He called out a variety of Trump-era policies as things that make America an unlovable nation now. This double–Oscar winner was also sincerely frightened that the president will do all he can to manipulate the midterms so his party doesn't lose. Though an actor and a showman, De Niro was not trying to be light and amusing.
