Clooney warned Obama

George Clooney, a major donor to the Democratic Party, had informed Barack Obama before publishing an op-ed in the New York Times calling on Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, in this publication that created a real shock earlier this week.

Many New York Times readers were surprised by George Clooney’s opinion piece calling for Joe Biden’s resignation.

Indeed, Clooney is known for his close relations with the Democrats and his crucial role in raising funds for the party. Since Barack Obama’s 2012 presidential campaign, he has regularly supported the party’s initiatives.

Most recently, he helped organize a fundraising event in Los Angeles, raising $30 million for Joe Biden’s campaign. This unexpected stance has prompted many reactions and questions among supporters and political observers.

However, one of the most prominent figures in the Democratic Party wasn’t surprised at the same time as everyone else. Former US President Barack Obama had been informed in advance by George Clooney of his intention to publish the explosive article. Apparently, Obama chose not to discourage Clooney from publishing it, or failed to do so.

In the article, George Clooney’s comments about his friend Joe Biden were particularly striking. The actor expresses his doubts about Biden’s ability to win the November 2024 election, claiming that Biden is no longer the strong leadership figure he once knew.

Clooney claimed to have personally witnessed Joe Biden’s weakened and confused state at the Biden campaign fundraiser held a few weeks before his opinion piece was written.

According to him, this same Biden was visible to all during the first presidential debate, reinforcing his concerns.

Obama, who had defended Biden after his disastrous debate, has not reacted publicly to Clooney’s recent remarks.