De Niro may be a two-time Oscar winner, but Leavitt commands a different kind of spotlight. She’s built her platform through TikTok, Twitter, and cable debates, not film festivals.
Still, some argue both figures are playing into the polarization for personal gain. Controversy, after all, brings clicks, followers, and media invites.
Whether you agree with De Niro or Leavitt, the debate is far from over. As long as celebrity and politics intertwine, clashes like this will keep resurfacing.
Because in 2025, the question isn’t just “Who’s right?”—it’s “Who’s influencing the future?” And when public voices speak up, the ripple effects reach every corner of the internet.