George Clooney has withdrawn his support for President Biden's re-election campaign, expressing concerns about the president's declining mental state and suggesting a need for a younger nominee. His stance has resonated with several prominent Hollywood figures.
Hollywood A-lister George Clooney's recent essay calling for President Biden to step aside from the 2024 race has garnered support from fellow celebrities, including Michael Douglas, Mia Farrow, and Rob Reiner.
Clooney, who had previously hosted a star-studded Biden fundraiser, expressed his deep concern about the president's fitness for office, stating that the Biden he saw at the recent presidential debate was a shadow of his former self.
George Clooney Withdraws Biden Support, Echoed By Hollywood Celebrities
"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 wrote.
Douglas, appearing on "The View," shared Clooney's apprehension, saying, "I’m deeply, deeply concerned. I mean, especially- it’s difficult because the Democrats have a big bench. They’ve got a lot of heavy hitters."
George Clooney Withdraws Biden Support, Echoed By Hollywood Celebrities
Filmmaker Rob Reiner echoed Clooney's sentiment, stating, "My friend George Clooney has clearly expressed what many of us have been saying."
Mia Farrow, known for her humanitarian work, warned of dire consequences if Biden does not step down, stating, "Ill vote for Joe if he declines to step down. Of course. But he is losing," Farrow said. "We cannot EVER give our country to Trump."
George Clooney Withdraws Biden Support, Echoed By Hollywood Celebrities
Clooney proposed several potential candidates to replace Biden, including Vice President Kamala Harris, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
The actor's essay has sparked a wider debate about Biden's ability to serve another term. ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos was caught on video saying he didn't think Biden could serve four more years in office. Stephanopoulos later released a statement clarifying that he was expressing his own opinion.
George Clooney Withdraws Biden Support, Echoed By Hollywood Celebrities
Biden has faced increasing pressure from within his own party to consider stepping aside, with many citing his age and declining cognitive abilities.
A recent poll conducted by the Scripps Research Center revealed that a majority of Americans, including Democrats, do not believe Biden is mentally fit enough to handle the presidency.
The president's approval ratings have also remained consistently low throughout his tenure, with recent polls showing him hovering around 40%.
As the 2024 election draws closer, the pressure on Biden to reconsider his re-election bid is likely to intensify, with Clooney's essay serving as a catalyst for further discussion and debate.
