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Donald Trump calls George Clooney a 'second-rate movie star' and 'failed political pundit' after the actor defends free press


Published on 2025-03-24 15:44:10 - AOL
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  • "We're seeing this idea of using government to scare or fine or use corporations to make journalists smaller," the actor, who plays pioneering journalist Edward R. Murrow on Broadway, said on "60 Minutes.

In an article published by AOL, Donald Trump criticizes George Clooney for his recent op-ed in The New York Times where Clooney called for President Joe Biden to step down from the 2024 presidential race. Trump labels Clooney as a "fake movie star" and accuses him of being out of touch with the Democratic Party's base, suggesting that Clooney's comments are motivated by personal gain rather than genuine concern for the country's welfare. Trump further mocks Clooney's political insight, claiming that Clooney's involvement in politics has historically been misguided. The article also mentions Trump's ongoing feud with Hollywood celebrities and his tendency to use such criticisms to rally his base by portraying himself as an outsider fighting against the establishment and elite figures like Clooney.

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