Robert De Niro Says White House Correspondents Association Needs ‘Balls’
After Michelle Wolf’s comic set upset members of the White House Correspondents’ Association, Robert De Niro thought they were a bunch of pansies.
“There was a lot of truth in Michelle Wolf’s jokes. And the bullies and liars are still intimidated by strength and the truth. Where we run into trouble is when we allow the bullies and liars to dictate the conversation. The [Association] distanced themselves from Michelle Wolf’s performance. Shame on them — stand up, strap on your balls and deal,” Robert said at the Film Society of Lincoln Center’s 45th Chaplin Award Gala honoring Helen Mirren.
“This is what happens when you have weak immigration laws. Would we be honoring Helen Mirren tonight if that wall had been built? . . . I just feel a little bad for Scott Baio.”