George Clooney fought hard for ‘sleepy’ Joe’s election and then dumped him like a canine: Trump

George Clooney and Donald Trump

US former President Donald Trump slammed 60 Minutes phase with George Clooney for his political beliefs and known as him “failed political pundit.”
In his put up on Truth Social, Trump stated, “Why would the now highly discredited 60 Minutes be doing a total ‘puff piece on George Clooney, a second-rate movie ‘star,’ and failed political pundit. He fought hard for Sleepy Joe’s election and then, right after the Debate, dumped him like a dog.”

“Later, I assume under orders from the Obama camp, pushed all out for ‘Kamala,’ only to soon realize that that was not going to work out to well. 60 Minutes even fraudulently inserted Fake answers into her disastrous interview, aired just before Election Day, in one of the most embarrassing and dishonest events in broadcast history…And now George Clooney again? His press agent should be making a fortune!!!” he added.
This response got here after Clooney mentioned his upcoming Broadway position portraying journalist Edward R. Murrow in Good Night and Good Luck.

George Clooney defends press freedom

In his interview, the Academy Award recipient mentioned the parallels between the play and present occasions, particularly mentioning Trump’s settlement with ABC News and ongoing authorized dispute with CBS.
Clooney emphasised the significance of journalism when different governmental establishments falter. He expressed concern about makes an attempt to intimidate journalists by governmental strain on firms.
The actor highlighted that governments, no matter political orientation, have traditionally been proof against press freedom.
Clooney additionally addressed his earlier New York Times opinion piece the place he urged President Biden to withdraw from the 2024 election. He acknowledged the issue of this place however maintained his dedication to honesty, citing considerations about Biden’s age.
In his opinion piece, Clooney mentioned Biden’s declining vigour, evaluating current appearances to his earlier public presence. Trump, who beforehand dismissed Clooney as a “fake actor”, promptly criticised these feedback, suggesting Clooney ought to keep away from political commentary.

When Trump known as George Clooney faux film star

After Clooney made a name for Biden to step apart and Kamala Harris to be made the presidential candidate, Donald Trump known as him a faux film actor. “So now fake movie actor George Clooney, who never came close to making a great movie, is getting into the act,” Trump wrote at the moment. “He’s turned on Crooked Joe like the rats they both are. What does Clooney know about anything?… Clooney should get out of politics and go back to television. Movies never really worked for him!!!”
“I will if he does. That’s a trade-off I’d do,” Clooney stated reacting to Trump’s criticism.