Robert De Niro condemns Trump, says he feels 'betrayed by my country'

Robert De Niro gave an emotional plea to Americans to mobilize against President Donald Trump in the upcoming midterm elections.

While headlining a counter program to the State of the Union address on Tuesday, Feb. 24, Robert De Niro gave an emotional plea to Americans to mobilize against President Donald Trump in the upcoming midterm election.

"I feel betrayed by my country," he said during the "State of the Swamp" at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 24. "It doesn't have to be perfect, but it does need to return to the values that gave us our strength and humanity."

Taking place just over a mile from Trump's union address inside the U.S. Capitol Building, the "State of the Swamp" welcomed names like "Avengers" alum Mark Ruffalo and author Marianne Williamson.

De Niro said in his Tuesday speech that mobility is required to keep leaders accountable during the Trump administration. "If you're devoted to the Constitution and the rule of law, if you want the United States of America to be worthy of your love, be ready to take the streets together, and we will take our country back," the actor added.

Organizers for the "State of the Swamp" included anti-Trump group Defiance.org, artist-activist coalition Portland Frog Brigade and advocacy media network Courier.