George Clooney Fires Back After Trump Criticism
George Clooney responded sharply after Donald Trump launched a late-night social media attack on Wednesday, December 31. The 79-year-old former president used New Year’s Eve to post a lengthy rant targeting the 64-year-old actor and his wife, Amal Clooney. The controversy followed reports that the couple had been granted French citizenship.
French Citizenship Granted
According to the BBC, the decision appeared in the Journal Officiel, where official French government decrees are published. The Clooneys currently live on their farm in Brignoles, southern France. French authorities said citizenship was granted because the couple “contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France’s international influence and cultural outreach.”
The pair bought the property in 2021. In an October interview with Esquire, Clooney described it as their main home—a choice made with their children’s wellbeing in mind.
The pair purchased the property in 2021, and in an October interview with Esquire, Clooney described it as their main home—a choice he said was made with their children’s wellbeing in mind.
Trump Attacks the Clooneys
Trump appeared angered by the Clooneys and their eight-year-old twins becoming dual US-French citizens. On Truth Social, he mocked the couple, criticized France’s immigration policies, and attacked Clooney’s political views. He compared the actor to Democratic leaders and derided his film career, claiming Clooney gained more attention from politics than from what he called “mediocre” movies. He ended the post with his familiar campaign slogan.
Clooney Strikes Back
Clooney responded with a clear jab at Trump. According to Deadline, he stated: “I totally agree with the current president. We have to make America great again. We’ll start in November.” The comment referenced the upcoming US midterm elections, which determine control of Congress halfway through a presidential term.
Reflecting on Past Ties
The exchange comes as Clooney also reflected on his past relationship with Trump in a new interview with Variety. He recalled that the two were once on friendly terms before Trump entered politics, describing him as outgoing and social at the time. Clooney added, however, that “everything changed.”
Clooney also criticized ABC and CBS for settling defamation lawsuits brought by Trump, arguing that fighting those cases could have altered the current political climate.
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