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https://www.kcra.com/article/robert-de-niro-viral-video-protesters/60661975

He in fact was not yelling at anyone, he was filming a movie in New York where in his scene he happened to be yelling.

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This claim is false. Robert De Niro was rehearsing outside in New York for his new film with Netflix when someone caught a video and posted it on X saying he was yelling at Palestine protestors. De Niro was also surrounded by the NYPD which further made it seem like a protest was taking place.

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https://www.reuters.com/fact-check/de-niro-video-shows-actor-rehearsing-not-clashing-with-protesters-2024-05-03/

https://www.wbaltv.com/article/robert-de-niro-viral-video-protesters/60661975
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