Robert De Niro ad urges voters to vote early to avoid what Trump might 'pull on Election Day'

What happened: Robert De Niro appeared in a new political ad shared by the progressive group Indivisible, part of a "Hands Off Our Vote" campaign, urging viewers to vote early so their votes are "already banked" regardless of what happens on Election Day. Why it matters: The White House responded with a scathing comment from spokesman Davis Ingle calling De Niro a "washed up has-been." The ad follows months of Democrats claiming Trump would try to "cheat" or rig the midterms, while Republicans have criticized Democrats for casting doubt on elections.

De Niro ad urges early voting to avoid Trump Election Day actions.

De Niro ad urges early voting to avoid Trump Election Day actions. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.