Robert De Niro Suspended on Twitter (X)
Robert De Niro was suspended from X for issuing what were interpreted as violent threats. This action was confirmed across multiple X posts on August 18, 2024. He apparently called for violence against Trump and his supporters.
Robert De Niro expressed strong opposition to Donald Trump’s potential re-election during an appearance on MSNBC. He compared Trump’s leadership to that of dictators like Hitler and predicted that severe chaos would ensue if Trump were to return to power.
In response, Elon Musk defended Trump on X (formerly Twitter). Musk argued that Trump had already served as president for four years, and his policies bore no resemblance to those of Hitler. He pointed out that, unlike Hitler, Trump had made some progress toward peace in the Middle East with the Abraham Accords.
Robert De Niro just got suspended from X!!!🤣🤣🤣
— SaltyGoat (@SaltyGoat17) August 18, 2024
THAT is a Good Sunday vibe right there!!
It's about time the left learns you don't get to spew crap and call for violence all day long with not consequences…
Y'all join me in saying Buh Bye to this pile of human garbage!!🤣🖕🏼 pic.twitter.com/bxTRXgINMH
Robert De Niro Threats
De Niro’s language towards Trump and his supporters has been strong, but it’s more in the realm of political critique rather than direct threats. His comments are often about Trump’s character and political actions rather than personal threats.
Reactions varied, with some users expressing satisfaction over the enforcement of rules, indicating a belief that no one should be above the platform’s terms of service, regardless of fame or status.
This event of Robert De Niro Suspension from Twitter has sparked discussions on the boundaries of free speech, the potential for incitement, and the accountability of high-profile individuals online.
Other Similar Suspensions
Donald Trump
In January 2021, Twitter permanently suspended Donald Trump’s account due to concerns over further incitement of violence following the Capitol riot. His tweets were perceived as encouraging or potentially leading to more violence, especially in the context of the events at the U.S. Capitol.
Elon Musk
Although Elon Musk has not been suspended, his posts on X (formerly Twitter) have been criticized for potentially inciting violence or unrest, particularly in the UK. His comments on civil unrest were seen as inflammatory, leading to calls from the UK government for him to act more responsibly on social media.
Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber
This case involves Selena Gomez addressing her fans after Hailey Bieber received death threats. While neither Gomez nor Bieber were suspended for making threats themselves, this situation highlights how celebrity interactions can provoke fans to make violent threats.
Colleen Ballinger
Colleen Ballinger was mentioned in relation to her fanbase sending death threats to Adam McIntyre. Although she wasn’t suspended for making threats herself, her failure to address or stop her fans’ behavior drew significant criticism.
Lana Del Rey
In this instance, a man was arrested for making death threats against Lana Del Rey. Although this doesn’t involve her being suspended from social media, it illustrates how threats against celebrities can lead to legal action.
Kellie-Jay Keen and Helen Joyce
A man threatened these women’s rights campaigners, resulting in a suspended jail sentence for him. This case is relevant in understanding the broader context of threats against public figures, though it did not involve social media suspensions.
These examples show various scenarios where celebrities or high-profile individuals have either been