Disheartened Democrats have turned their frustrations toward actor George Clooney, following his call for President Joe Biden to withdraw ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s landslide win.
The aftermath of Trump’s decisive victory over Vice President Kamala Harris has the left pointing fingers, with the liberal “Ocean’s Eleven” star firmly in their crosshairs over his role in altering the election.
Clooney wielded his A-List influence in an op-ed he wrote for the New York Times in July, urging Biden to step down from his presidential run, firmly stating, “We are not going to win in November with this president.”
Clooney had previously been a prominent Biden backer, and had raised $30 million at a campaign fundraiser less than a month before Biden exited the race.
HOLY CR*P.
Remember George Clooney held a fundraiser for Biden where Biden had to be led off stage by Obama after he froze?
Then KJP responded and said the video was a “cheap fake” and “manipulated”
Now George Clooney is admitting that Biden was the same man at that fundraiser… pic.twitter.com/ld0TeEQQ7x
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) July 10, 2024
But just weeks later, after Biden was seen at the July 10 event appearing to be totally out of it while on stage, Clooney wrote that the president was unable to win the “battle against time.”
This harsh opinion piece became one of the critical moments that swayed Biden’s efforts to hold onto the nomination for a potential second term.
The actor openly criticized Democratic leaders for overlooking “every warning sign” of Biden’s diminishing mental acuity and for defending his horrible debate performance against Trump.
Thank you George Clooney. pic.twitter.com/7XDvSID4bv
— Joshua Hartley (@JHartley2) November 6, 2024
Clooney further commented on Biden’s failing physical abilities, pointing out that Democrat voters “collectively hold our breath or turn down the volume whenever we see the president, who we respect, walk off Air Force One or walk back to a mic to answer an unscripted question.”
The “Michael Clayton” star went on to praise Biden for being “selfless” when he announced his decision to step aside on July 21, leaving Harris to take over in his stead.
Remember that time George Clooney told Joe Biden he should drop out of the race for the good of the county? Welp…. pic.twitter.com/ux2iOvHIsz
— Man at Arms 💀 Rick (REDACTED) (@Man_at_Arms2112) November 6, 2024
“President Biden has shown what true leadership is. He’s saving democracy once again,” Clooney commented to CNN.
He quickly went on to endorse Harris to take on the role as the Democratic nominee against Trump, stating,
“We’re all so excited to do whatever we can to support Vice President Harris in her historic quest.”
Clooney put his acting chops to use for Harris in a campaign commercial encouraging men to think about how voting for Trump would impact the women in their lives.
The ad pointed out to men that they could mislead their Trump-supporting friends about who they actually cast their ballot for.
The clip followed a father and his Trump-supporting pals into the polls as they pumped each other up to “make America great again.”
Clooney, who narrated, appealed male voters to consider their families and noted that “you can vote any way you want and no one will ever know” before the father is shown ultimately casting his ballot for Harris.
Harris’s campaign ended in disappointment on Wednesday as Trump made a remarkable return to power. He currently holds 295 electoral votes and 50.9% of the popular vote.
Liberal keyboard warriors have aimed the blame of Harris’ defeat at Clooney for advising Biden to drop out of the race.
F*ck you, George Clooney. pic.twitter.com/8C84fWq35C
— Maison Belle (@MaisonBelle19) November 6, 2024
Journalist Joshua Hartley shared a screenshot of Clooney’s op-ed, adding, “Thank you George Clooney.”
“Remember that time George Clooney told Joe Biden he should drop out of the race for the good of the county? Welp….” somebody tweeted.
Meanwhile, Trump supporters are thrilled that the likes of Clooney and his celebrity pals turning out for Harris failed to help her win the White House.
“I would like to take a moment to thank George Clooney for shoving the most incompetent candidate down America’s throat to ensure a Trump victory,” one Trump supporter wrote.
“There are a hundred important things to draw from this election result but one of the least important but most gratifying is how self important celebrities have so little pull in American politics,” someone remarked.
“Trump should not forget to thank the Hollywood celebrities. Especially George Clooney,” added another.