his anti trump agenda. the festival is also reflecting some of the tumultuous international trying to be a gentleman in this world... in the days leading up to this year's tribeca festival, its co—founder, movie icon robert de niro, in an event organised by the biden campaign, was berating donald trump outside the courthouse where the former president was convicted. donald trump wants to destroy not only the city, but the country, and eventually he could destroy the world. wacko former actor, is how donald trump described robert de niro in the wake of his criticisms. 0n the eve of the festival, de niro told me the film—making community is fearful of what a second trump presidency would bring. he wants to do everything possible that he can to mess things up. i don't know what it is. it's a sickness and it is a big concern for all of us. yeah. de niro's 12—day festival, which he co—founded in the wake of the september 11th attacks, will bring movie stars and screenings of more than 100