Trump Criticizes Clooney for Commenting on Presidential Race

Former President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on Hollywood actor George Clooney after the latter penned an opinion piece urging President Joe Biden to step aside from the 2024 presidential race. The actor, known for his support of the Democratic Party and recent fundraising efforts for Biden, took a surprising turn in his stance by expressing his doubts about Biden’s ability to lead in an op-ed published in The New York Times.

In the article titled “I Love Joe Biden. But We Need a New Nominee,” Clooney wrote about his admiration for Biden in the past but raised concerns about the current state of the President. He lamented that the Biden he encountered recently was not the same charismatic figure he had known in previous years. Clooney specifically pointed to Biden’s lackluster performance in the recent presidential debate, where he faced off against Trump.

This critique of Biden’s performance has fueled discussions within the Democratic Party about whether he is the best candidate for the upcoming election. Some lawmakers have started considering alternatives to Biden, given the uncertainty surrounding his candidacy.

Following Clooney’s op-ed, Trump took to his Truth Social platform to launch a scathing attack on the actor. He belittled Clooney’s credentials as an actor and questioned his credibility in commenting on political matters. Trump dismissed Clooney’s praise for Biden, criticizing the President’s track record and dubbing him as the “WORST President in the history of the United States.”

Trump’s tirade against Clooney escalated, accusing him and Biden of being “rats” and claiming that they had not contributed to saving democracy. He urged Clooney to steer clear of politics and stick to his entertainment career, suggesting that the actor was out of his depth in making political judgments.

The clash between Trump and Clooney underscores the deep political divisions within the country and the ongoing debate within the Democratic Party about the best path forward for the 2024 presidential race. As the political landscape continues to evolve, the role of public figures like Clooney in shaping public opinion and influencing political discourse remains a topic of heated discussion.