George Clooney Urges Biden to Step Down, Sparking Political Clash

Actor and activist George Clooney has ignited a political firestorm with his opinion piece calling for President Biden to withdraw from the presidential race, citing concerns over his fitness and the Democrats' chances of winning in November.

In a bombshell op-ed published in the New York Times, Academy Award winner George Clooney has become the latest high-profile liberal figure to express concerns over President Biden's health and his ability to continue as the Democratic nominee in the upcoming presidential election.

Clooney writes, "I love Joe Biden. As a senator. As a vice president and as president. I consider him a friend, and I believe in him. Believe in his character. Believe in his morals. In the last four years, he’s won many of the battles he’s faced."

George Clooney Urges Biden to Step Down, Sparking Political Clash

However, the actor believes that Biden's age and apparent decline in cognitive abilities have become a major liability for the party. "But the one battle he cannot win is the fight against time. None of us can. It’s devastating to say it, but the Joe Biden I was with three weeks ago at the fund-raiser was not the Joe "big F-ing deal" Biden of 2010. He wasn’t even the Joe Biden of 2020. He was the same man we all witnessed at the debate."

Clooney warns that the Democrats are headed for defeat if they continue with Biden as their standard-bearer. "We are not going to win in November with this president. On top of that, we won’t win the House, and we’re going to lose the Senate. This isn’t only my opinion; this is the opinion of every senator and Congress member and governor who I’ve spoken with in private. Every single one, irrespective of what he or she is saying publicly."

George Clooney Urges Biden to Step Down, Sparking Political Clash

The op-ed has sent shockwaves through the Democratic establishment, with many party leaders privately expressing support for Clooney's assessment. However, some have criticized the actor for interfering in the political process, while others have questioned his motives.

Former President Trump wasted no time in mocking Clooney's comments on Truth Social, calling him a "fake movie actor" and dismissing his opinion as irrelevant. "He’s turned on Crooked Joe like the rats they both are," Trump wrote. "Clooney should get out of politics and go back to television."

George Clooney Urges Biden to Step Down, Sparking Political Clash

Despite the backlash, Clooney has stood by his stance, arguing that he is simply expressing his concerns as a citizen and a Democrat who wants to see his party succeed. "I'm not trying to hurt Joe Biden," he said in an interview. "I'm trying to help him."

The actor's foray into politics is not new. He has long been a vocal critic of Trump and has endorsed Democratic candidates in the past. However, his latest comments have escalated his involvement in the political arena, setting up a potential clash with the Biden camp and the broader Democratic establishment.

George Clooney Urges Biden to Step Down, Sparking Political Clash

Clooney's opinion piece comes as Biden faces growing pressure from within his own party to step down. Several prominent Democrats, including former presidential candidate Marianne Williamson, have publicly urged the president to withdraw from the race.

The president has dismissed these calls, insisting that he is in good health and that he plans to run for re-election. However, the controversy surrounding his fitness is likely to continue in the months leading up to the November election.

George Clooney Urges Biden to Step Down, Sparking Political Clash