Trump “defends” Biden, attacks Clooney

Apparently irritated at not being the center of attention, or perhaps frightened at the idea of facing another candidate, Donald Trump reacted sharply against George Clooney following the publication of an op-ed by the actor in the New York Times… yet against Joe Biden.

Donald Trump Fires Back at George Clooney Over Biden Op-Ed: He ‘Should Get Out of Politics and Go Back to TV. Movies Never Really Worked Out’ https://t.co/Nr0wnqmLrt

— Variety (@Variety) July 11, 2024

In the article, which had the effect of a small political bombshell, Clooney advised President Joe Biden to drop his bid for the 2024 presidential election, the actor’s opinions apparently didn’t sit well with Trump.

On Truth Social, Trump criticized George Clooney, calling him a “fake movie actor” and claiming he’d never come close to starring in a major motion picture.

George Clooney, famous for his support of the Democratic Party and having recently helped raise $30 million for Joe Biden’s campaign, said in an op-ed that age had changed Biden and it was time to choose another candidate.

Trump attacked Clooney, accusing him of turning his back on Biden like a rat, while adding that he and Biden were similar. Trump questioned Clooney’s competence on any subject and criticized the actor for taking up the Democratic argument that Biden, whom he called the worst president in US history, had saved democracy.

It’s worth remembering that in his New York Times article earlier this week, George Clooney expressed his admiration and respect for Joe Biden, as Senator, Vice President and President. He emphasized their friendship and his confidence in Biden, affirming his belief in the latter’s morality and character.

However, Clooney expressed concern about Biden’s abilities, observing a notable decline since the last election. He cited Biden’s disappointing performance in a recent debate with Trump to support his view that Biden is no longer the dynamic leader he once supported. Clooney claimed to have observed Biden’s weaknesses himself a few weeks earlier, at a fundraising event for Biden’s campaign.