‘I Will if He Does’: Clooney Responds to Trump’s ‘Get Out of Politics’ Jab
By Jake Beardslee ·
September 18, 2024
Hollywood star George Clooney has responded to former President Donald Trump's suggestion that he should leave politics behind and return to his entertainment career.
In a recent appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", Clooney addressed Trump's comments. Harald Krichel / Wikimedia
When asked about Trump's remarks from earlier this summer, Clooney quipped, "He's a big fan of mine." Sean Reynolds from Liverpool, United Kingdom / Wikimedia
The actor then added, "I will if he does," referring to the idea of stepping away from political involvement. John Bauld from Toronto, Canada / Wikimedia
The exchange stems from a July post on Truth Social where Trump criticized Clooney, describing him as a "fake movie actor" and stating, "Clooney should get out of politics and go back to television. Movies never really worked for him!" Ryan Garza / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
During the interview, Kimmel also brought up Clooney's influential July op-ed in The New York Times, which called for President Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race.
Biden announced his decision not to seek reelection shortly after. Sipa USA via Imagn Images
Clooney, known for his significant contributions to Democratic fundraising efforts, downplayed the impact of his op-ed.
He emphasized the difficulty of relinquishing power and praised Biden's decision, saying, "The bottom line is that it's very hard to let go of power and President Biden did something really extraordinary." Courtney / Wikimedia
The 63-year-old actor acknowledged the potential risks associated with such a move, admitting with a laugh that it "Could've gone very badly," and adding, "It could still go badly." Courtney / Wikimedia
