“When was the last time an actor assassinated a President? I want to clarify. I'm not an actor. I lie for a living. However, it's been a while, and maybe it's time.”
Johnny Depp
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Original video, not re-hostedOpen the original at nytimes.com ↗Remarks on stage, Glastonbury Festival (opens in a new tab)Original ↗ (opens in a new tab)Archive copy ↗ (opens in a new tab)
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- Remarks on stage, Glastonbury Festival
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- Apologized (source ↗ (opens in a new tab))
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An apparent reference to John Wilkes Booth. Depp is an actor, not a political figure.
Apology
Next day: "I apologize for the bad joke I attempted last night in poor taste about President Trump." Last checked Nov 9, 2026.
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