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Mark Ruffalo and Robert De Niro rally in NYC against election interference
Actors Mark Ruffalo and Robert De Niro spoke at the ‘Hands Off Our Vote’ rally in New York City to mobilize voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The event focused on criticizing the policies of President Donald Trump and addressing concerns regarding election integrity and voter suppression.
Mark Ruffalo raised concerns about election cybersecurity, specifically the vulnerability of vote tallies when transferred from polling places to county and state headquarters via the internet. He specifically warned that Democrats should be ‘on guard’ for potential manipulation by Elon Musk. Ruffalo encouraged supporters to join the organization Free Speech for People to advocate for the verification of vote totals from individual machines.
Robert De Niro accused the Trump administration of attempting to suppress votes and criticized the use of federal resources to restrict electoral access. He called for voters to take back control of the House and Senate to protect constitutional rights.
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Donald Trump · Elon Musk · Free Speech for People · Hands Off Our Vote · Mark Ruffalo · Robert De Niro
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mark Ruffalo identified Elon Musk as a potential concern regarding election cybersecurity. variety.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mark Ruffalo highlighted vulnerabilities in the transfer of votes from polling places to state headquarters. variety.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Robert De Niro called for protection of voting rights, telling Donald Trump to keep hands off the vote. www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Robert De Niro stated that the Trump administration's policies are unpopular and cruel. www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
- [● 2 SOURCES] Mark Ruffalo claimed Republicans are attempting to steal the midterm elections. www.foxnews.com · variety.com