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George Clooney Calls for Biden to Step Aside

4/16/2025

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George Clooney passionately urged Joe Biden to step aside from the 2024 presidential race, framing it as a “civic duty.” In a thought-provoking New York Times op-ed, he voiced worries about Biden's age and effectiveness, championing the need for open dialogue. Clooney ultimately threw his support behind Kamala Harris as the fresh face for the nomination.

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George Clooney passionately urged Joe Biden to step aside from the 2024 presidential race, framing it as a “civic duty.” In a thought-provoking New York Times op-ed, he voiced worries about Biden's age and effectiveness, championing the need for open dialogue. Clooney ultimately threw his support behind Kamala Harris as the fresh face for the nomination.