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George Clooney Urges Biden to Step Aside Amid Concerns

5/14/2025

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In June 2024, George Clooney's fundraiser for President Biden took a surprising turn when Biden appeared frail and failed to recognize the actor. This unsettling moment left attendees in disbelief, prompting Clooney to urge Biden to step aside in an op-ed. Yet, as the 2024 election looms, many Democrats remain eerily quiet about Biden's evident struggles.

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In June 2024, George Clooney's fundraiser for President Biden took a surprising turn when Biden appeared frail and failed to recognize the actor. This unsettling moment left attendees in disbelief, prompting Clooney to urge Biden to step aside in an op-ed. Yet, as the 2024 election looms, many Democrats remain eerily quiet about Biden's evident struggles.