During an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Robert De Niro named several heroes, including iconic figures like Marlon Brando and Nelson Mandela, but particularly emphasized the bravery of Capitol Police officers from the January 6 riot. He recognized specific officers by name, acknowledging the struggles they faced during the attack. This discussion highlights the enduring political tensions surrounding the event, especially as several individuals involved have gained prominence in politics. De Niro, also promoting his upcoming Netflix series 'Zero Day,' has a history of expressing his opposition to former President Donald Trump.
I do think of the Capitol Police, the guys in the Capitol Police. The Metropolitan Police, De Niro replied. He continued: Michael Fanone, Aquilino Gonell, Harry Dunn, Daniel Hodges, and everybody else who was involved and affected and hurt by that.
Can you imagine being Capitol Police now and watching those people march past you who want to deny that you served them that day?
It's something.
De Niro has been a frequent and outspoken critic of President Donald Trump.
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