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George Clooney Calls for Biden to Step Aside After $28 Million Fundraiser, Cites Debate Performance

Jul 10, 2024, 03:09 PM

Actor George Clooney has publicly called for President Joe Biden to step aside as the Democratic nominee for the 2024 presidential election. In a New York Times op-ed, Clooney expressed his admiration for Biden but emphasized the need for a new nominee, citing concerns about Biden's current capabilities. Clooney, who recently hosted a fundraiser that raised $28 million and another that raised $14 million for Biden, noted that the Joe Biden he met three weeks ago was not the same dynamic figure from 2010 or even 2020. Clooney described Biden as the same man seen at the recent debate. Clooney's remarks reflect a broader sentiment within Hollywood and among some Democrats who believe it is time for a change in leadership.