“I’m Robert De Niro asking you to stand up and be counted in the nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest on October …,” the actor said, concluding. “We’re all in this together — indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”: Robert De Niro calls on Americans to protest

In a stirring call to action, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro has rallied Americans to participate in the upcoming nationwide “No Kings” protest, emphasizing unity and democratic values amid rising political tensions.“I’m Robert De Niro asking you to stand up and be counted in the nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest on October …,” the Goodfellas and The Irishman star declared in a video message released Thursday.

He concluded with a powerful nod to the Pledge of Allegiance: “We’re all in this together — indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”The protest, organized by a coalition of civil rights groups including the ACLU and Indivisible, is scheduled for October 25 across major U.S. cities.

It targets what organizers call “authoritarian overreach” in recent executive actions, drawing parallels to historical fights against unchecked power. De Niro, a longtime critic of former President Donald Trump, joins celebrities like Mark Ruffalo and Alyssa Milano in amplifying the event.”This isn’t about one person—it’s about all of us protecting our democracy,” De Niro said. “No kings in America. Period.

“Events are planned in Washington, D.C., New York, Los Angeles, and beyond, with nonviolent marches, rallies, and voter registration drives.

Organizers expect tens of thousands, building on last month’s “Hands Off” demonstrations that drew 500,000 participants.De Niro’s endorsement has gone viral, with #NoKings trending on X and garnering over 2 million views in hours. Critics, including Trump allies, dismissed it as “Hollywood elitism,” but supporters praise the 82-year-old icon’s unwavering activism.