Amid the buzz surrounding the 2025 Oscars at the beginning of March, viral claims about actor Robert De Niro and alleged controversial incidents have been circulating on social media. These claims concern De Niro’s supposed statements and participation in the 97th Academy Awards, as well as claims that he was banned from attending and removed from Oscar nominations.
Social Media Posts
Social media users shared a video of Robert De Niro saying ‘F*** Trump’ during an award speech, claiming it occurred at the 2025 Oscars.
Others alleged that Elon Musk banned De Niro from attending and removed his 2025 nominations.
Fact-Check
Did Robert De Niro Say “F*** Trump” at the 2025 Oscars?”
The viral video actually shows Robert De Niro at the 2018 Tony Awards, not the 2025 Oscars. On June 10, 2018, at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, De Niro said ‘F*** Trump’ while receiving a standing ovation, as reported by The Guardian (Source). No evidence, including Just Jared‘’s 2025 Oscars attendee list, confirms De Niro’s presence at the March 2, 2025, event.
View the video of De Niro’s remarks from the 2018 Tony Awards here.
Was Robert De Niro Banned from the 2025 Oscars at Elon Musk’s Request?
There’s no evidence that Robert De Niro was banned from the 2025 Oscars. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) hasn’t made any statements about this. Typically, the Academy invites nominees, presenters, and certain guests to attend. De Niro wasn’t nominated for any awards in 2025, so there was no reason to exclude him. His most recent nomination was for Best Supporting Actor in 2024’s Killers of the Flower Moon.
The rumor that Elon Musk was connected to a supposed ban probably arose because of De Niro’s previous criticism of Trump and Musk’s support for Trump. However, there’s no proof that Musk has any influence over Academy decisions.
De Niro’s Past Political Comments
De Niro’s history of criticizing Trump, including his 2018 Tony Awards remark and other public statements (such as calling Trump “an idiot” and “a national disaster” during the 2016 election campaign), has fueled the spread of this misinformation. However, there is no evidence linking these sentiments to the 2025 Oscars.
Conclusion
The claim that Robert De Niro said ‘F*** Trump’ at the 2025 Oscars is misleading; the video is from the 2018 Tony Awards. Similarly, no evidence supports claims that Elon Musk banned De Niro from attending or influenced his 2025 nomination status. De Niro was not nominated and did not attend the March 2, 2025, event
Source:
The Guardian: Robert De Niro wins standing ovation for ‘Fuck Trump’ speech at Tony awards
The Guardian: Robert De Niro: ‘I’d like to punch Donald Trump in the face’ – video
Just Jared: Oscars 2025 Red Carpet Photos: See Every Celeb Who Attended
CBS News: Oscars 2025: Here are the Academy Award nominations
IMDb: Oscar Nominations for the 97th Academy Awards Announced
Title:De Niro vs. Trump: Debunking the 2025 Oscars Controversy
Fact Check By: Cielito WangResult: Misleading
