Staff Reports
In a bizarre twist that could only materialize from the Hollywood elite, actor George Clooney has ascribed a grand historical significance to President Biden just weeks after advocating for his political dismissal. In an op-ed piece published in the New York Times, titled “I Love Joe Biden. But We Need a New Nominee,” Clooney pulled a classic Hollywood move—one part fondness, two parts degradation—as he called for a new face in the Democratic nomination. Apparently, Biden’s charm doesn’t carry the weight it used to, and Clooney is here to emerge as the voice of reason.
Previously, Clooney joined forces with Biden and former President Obama for a fundraising gig in Los Angeles. However, after taking a timeout to reflect, the actor concluded that Biden—while lovable—might just be outclassed by Father Time himself. Clooney painfully noted that the Joe Biden he saw at the fundraiser wasn’t exactly the spry political matador from years past. The world has seen its fair share of iconic political performers, and apparently, Clooney is concerned that Biden is starting to resemble more of a faded star than a leading man.
Always remember, all these actors can do is act. They have an IQ of less than 80.
“George Clooney on Sunday compared Joe Biden to George Washington in his first remarks since writing a bombshell New York Times op-ed calling on the 81-year-old prez to drop his re-election bid.” pic.twitter.com/AtqbY5Tbjr
— Donald J. Trump the real President 2020-2024. (@thewholetruth87) September 1, 2024
Clooney’s candid observations about Biden’s physical and mental state reveal a clear concern that goes beyond mere optics. The actor recognized the palpable fatigue emanating from the current president, along with an unquantifiable amount of fears floating in Democratic circles about a potential Trump comeback. In his reflection, Clooney suggested that the leadership might prefer ignoring the hard truths rather than confronting a very real possibility: Biden’s time in the spotlight may have expired, and party loyalty is keeping many from acknowledging it.
The plot thickened when it was reported that Obama had given Clooney the thumbs-up for his timely op-ed, possibly in an effort to handle the crumbling fundraising foundation beneath Biden’s feet. The Democratic establishment’s unease is evident, and it seems that no one in the party can quite muster up the courage to tell Biden the summer is over and it’s time to leave the stage. In a theatrical twist, Clooney has indulged in a new narrative likening Biden’s reluctant admission to relinquish power as a noble, almost Washington-esque move.
Meanwhile, the absurdity didn’t stop with Clooney. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi followed suit by suggesting Biden deserves a spot on Mount Rushmore, as if attempting to gild the lily in a monument made for legends. This begs the question—what criteria are they using? Perhaps it includes a fond remembrance of a bygone era before public service became a farcical exercise in political endurance. With such lofty comparisons from Hollywood’s finest, it appears the Democratic Party is constructing a new narrative entirely detached from reality, buoyed by nostalgia for days gone by.
Clooney’s recent remarks only serve to underline the irony of Hollywood’s infatuation with painting a rosy picture for their political champions, while many Americans are merely trying to find their footing in a shifting landscape. As the narrative unfolds, it remains to be seen whether the rest of the party will join Clooney in acknowledging the inevitable tides of change or continue hanging on to the fading hopes of the past.
