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Trump Critiques Clooneys' French Citizenship Amid Immigration Debate

1/1/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized George Clooney and Amal Clooney after they gained French citizenship.
He expressed relief at their departure from the United States.
Trump linked the Clooneys' move to France with immigration issues.
Clooney has said living in France lets his children grow up away from Hollywood scrutiny.
The Clooneys retain their U.S. citizenship and have not indicated plans to renounce it.

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized George Clooney and Amal Clooney after they gained French citizenship.
He expressed relief at their departure from the United States.
Trump linked the Clooneys' move to France with immigration issues.
Clooney has said living in France lets his children grow up away from Hollywood scrutiny.
The Clooneys retain their U.S. citizenship and have not indicated plans to renounce it.