Actor Robert De Niro surprised MSNBC’s “The Weekend” panel by dropping an f-bomb on live television. He used the profanity while praising Democrats who are confronting President Donald Trump.

De Niro appeared to discuss the nationwide “No Kings” protests that took place on Saturday. He also talked about the Democratic Party’s messaging strategy against the administration.

He singled out several officials for praise. He focused on figures who have attacked Trump in public forums.

“There’s something,” Robert De Niro said. “I like Hakeem Jeffries. I like…Chuck Schumer, Adam Schiff, they’re all great, strong. I like what Letitia James is doing. She’s fighting back. She’s saying, ‘f— you!’”

Host Jonathan Capehart reacted audibly to the profanity. The interruption did not change De Niro’s tone.

“I’m sorry. This is where we are. It’s what she’s saying. ‘This is it. I will not be taken down by this person. I am not afraid of him.’ And God bless her for that. And that’s how other people have to be,” Robert De Niro continued.

Fox News Digital contacted MSNBC and De Niro’s publicist for comment. The request sought clarification on the language used during the live segment.

De Niro has been a leading celebrity voice behind the “No Kings” rallies. He recorded an Instagram video promoting the demonstrations ahead of the weekend events.

“The original ‘No Kings’ protest was 250 years ago,” Robert De Niro said. “Americans decided they didn’t want to live under the rule of King George III. They declared their independence and fought a bloody war for democracy. We’ve had two and a half centuries of democracy since then. Often challenging, sometimes messy, always essential, and we fought in two World Wars to preserve it.”

He then tied the theme directly to Trump. He presented the protest as a defense of democracy.

“Now we have a would-be king who wants to take it away? King Donald I. F– that. We are rising up again this time, nonviolently raising our voices to declare ‘No Kings,’” Robert De Niro said.

Organizers planned nearly 2,000 protests across the country on Saturday. Major cities included Atlanta, Portland, and Washington, D.C.

Crowds gathered in New York City’s Times Square. Estimates placed attendance at least 100,000 in that location alone.

The MSNBC moment stood out because it happened in real time. The panel appeared caught off guard by the curse word.

Producers typically delay broadcasts to avoid such incidents. Live cable segments can still air profanity before it can be muted.

De Niro’s comments praised New York Attorney General Letitia James by name. He framed her as a model for others who oppose Trump.

Supporters of the protests said the language reflects urgency. They argued that the threat they see from Trump justifies strong rhetoric.

Critics said the vulgarity shows a lack of discipline. They argued that the movement relies on outrage more than facts.

De Niro has a long history of political statements. He has used awards shows and interviews to attack Trump for years.

The “No Kings” theme drew from Revolutionary War imagery. Organizers framed the cause as a stand against authoritarianism.

The scale of the protests showed nationwide coordination. The turnout in New York highlighted the movement’s media power.

The MSNBC segment turned a planned interview into a viral clip. The quote raced across social media within minutes.

Television moments like this now drive political narratives. One line can dominate the news cycle for days.