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George Clooney Defends Truth Amid Trump Jabs

4/22/2025

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George Clooney fired back at Donald Trump's jabs during a "CBS Mornings" interview, asserting that his duty is to speak the truth rather than cater to the president's whims. He passionately defended his New York Times op-ed, which called for Joe Biden to make way for a younger Democratic leader, highlighting the vital role of free expression in democracy.

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George Clooney fired back at Donald Trump's jabs during a "CBS Mornings" interview, asserting that his duty is to speak the truth rather than cater to the president's whims. He passionately defended his New York Times op-ed, which called for Joe Biden to make way for a younger Democratic leader, highlighting the vital role of free expression in democracy.