Robert De Niro is seemingly not a adequate fella to obtain an award for his philanthropy.
The Nationwide Affiliation of Broadcasters’ Management Basis rescinded a “Service to America Award” it was to present the actor subsequent week after he stumped for President Joe Biden outdoors of Donald Trump’s trial, The Hill reported on Thursday.
“This event is proudly bipartisan, uniting those from across the political spectrum to celebrate the impactful work of local broadcasters and our partners,” a spokesperson mentioned in a press release to the political outlet. “While we strongly support the right of every American to exercise free speech and participate in civic engagement, it is clear that Mr. De Niro’s recent high-profile activities will create a distraction from the philanthropic work that we were hoping to recognize. To maintain the focus on service of the award winners, Mr. De Niro will no longer be attending the event.”
De Niro, a persistent Trump critic, appeared outdoors the courthouse the place Trump was on trial this week in an occasion sponsored by the Biden marketing campaign. He mentioned Trump wished to destroy New York Metropolis and the remainder of the nation. The “Raging Bull” star additionally narrated a new advert blitz about Trump’s menace to democracy.
De Niro, who has received two Oscars, didn’t sound too upset about being denied extra accolades. This one was to honor his “charitable work and public service” at a Tuesday occasion in Washington.
“I support the work of the NAB Leadership Foundation and would like to express my appreciation and gratitude for what the Foundation has done and will continue to do for the good of us all, and I wish them well for their continued good work,” De Niro advised The Hill in a press release.
The “Godfather” icon wasn’t about to let up on his opposition to Trump when the decision got here down. After the previous president was convicted of concealing hush cash funds to a porn star, the “Godfather” icon mentioned, “Justice was served.”
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HuffPost has reached out to the NAB for remark.
