'Devastating': Ex-Obama aides react to Clooney calling on Biden to step aside

Ex-Obama aides David Axelrod and Jon Favreau join Inside Politics with Dana Bash to discuss Democratic donor and actor George Clooney's op-ed calling on President Joe Biden to step aside. #CNN #news
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[@user-gu1ej6rr1c]

Why do Americans care what a celebrity thinks about who they should or shouldn't vote for? Also why do you vote for celebs? This is not a diss I just don't understand it at all. What does a celeb know about the average Americans life?

[@saintjames1995]

Anyone with above room temp IQ does not care what celebrities say

[@pyootchnich]

Celebrities, by definition, are influential. They are the original influencers. Celebrity status is not and should not be an immediate disqualifier.

[@rettro6578]

Clooney is part of the donor class. Donor class owns the Democratic party.

[@bradthomas1027]

Cuz there idiots that can't think for themselves

[@davidchristopher6329]

Unless a celeb came up through nepotism, and many DO NOT, they live the average American life for most of their lives.

[@44079BRUNO]

American politics still the "Best Political Comedy Reality Show"

[@herballycorrect]

Over 20 million illegal immigrants have entered our country under this administration! Soooo many murders, rapes, and deaths have been caused by Biden's open border policy!!! It’s an inexcusable dereliction of duty!

[@concerned430]

NO NOT FUNNY.

[@ronsmith-ug5jl]

I don't rate their democracy.. But I think most of our democracies have rotted over the years. Along with our big Media

[@LastLasse]

​...along with the audience which is the main reason why big media is like it is.

[@jjsuggs4321]

His toughest critics are coming from CNN. Unbelievable.

[@henrylee8510]

Unlike fake news Fox who is Trump propaganda

[@monikaolaf5438]

@@jjsuggs4321 thanks God people are waking up they were lied to for 3.5 years Huge Cover up by legacy media Just like Covid era🥲

[@Barb4351]

@@jjsuggs4321 At this point I have no trust in journalism. It’s all about the clicks and money for them. Lost all respect. And fu*k CNN with all the fu*ks possible. THEY are responsible for the debate debacle. They let the orange idiot run the whole thing🤬

[@lostwoods5687]

CNN is 100% pro Trump. They don’t even try to hide it anymore. Even their journalists of color, except for Laura Coates, are so pro Trump. It’s obvious.

[@AdamWaffen]

@@jjsuggs4321 here’s the best part.. the Pumpkin Spices are too gullible to see that CNN is still gaslighting them, lol.

[@user-qj4dx4fc3n]

Since when is George Clooney, a mere Hollywood actor, a trustworthy commentator on politics? We give these people too much money and unwarrented importance.

[@chillwill5080]

You loved him when he was attacking Trump, what happened?

[@robertmarmaduke186]

Joe Biden's Congressional nickname for 40 years as a Senator was 'Joey 10%'. He took a cut of every budget funding.

[@user-qj4dx4fc3n]

@@chillwill5080 no, I didn't. I don’t take political comments by movie stars or entertainers seriously, for or against Trump. Taylor Swift's support for my side is actually embarrassing to me.

[@borisquince6302]

“A mere Hollywood actor” , he is a citizen of this country & accomplished in his field. Is politics a reserve for politicians? What are their credentials. Are we the doctors, lawyers, scientists, dancers, teachers supposed to shut up and listen. This country is you and me, not political elites.

[@user-qj4dx4fc3n]

@@borisquince6302 As a citizen, he has every right to express his opinion, but to be taken as an important or influential voice in a key political issue--no, he doesn't have the qualifications or insights. To be accomplished as a Hollywood actor and female heartthrob hardly makes him an authority in politics. He has bought this influence with his money, period. Too many unqualified people on both the left and right are meddling in our national life strictly because of their money, not their intelligence or expertise.

[@_LuxStein]

What a clown society we live in

[@reeson1968]

Amen to that

[@dfgt-su9ki]

israel pays good money!

[@rhondahill7534]

I've been looking for those very words all day. Yes, "a clown society". Thank you.

[@geraldrozen1797]

Enough is enough already.😢

[@Higgins8]

@@rhondahill7534honk honk 🤡

[@thepracticingguitarist]

CNN "threat to our democracy" quote counter now stands at 84,231.

[@aus.0608]

We are a Republic, not a democracy 😅

[@user-mv5yy8xi8o]

It only means a threat to Democrats remaining in power. Nothing at all about the Republic

[@j.r.357]

We are the Democratic Republic of Congo now days.

[@LazyGrayF0x]

Right! We do not have democracy in USA, I personally dont want one.

[@janeE011]

@@aus.0608 a constitutional republic still is a democracy. A representative democracy. It is a democracy because people govern themselves.

[@shanewilson8728]

It's too late to replace Joe Biden. This conversation should have happened 6 months ago.

[@user-vd4mn3lu9e]

It should have happened 4 YEARS ago.

[@davidrantala93]

im confused. didnt clooney have this dinner like a month ago. why didnt clooney say anything until now. so you knew his mind was gone but didnt say anything

[@MM-qg5xh]

Didn't you all know?! what are you, idiots?!

[@sierranyokka8435]

@@davidrantala93 Maybe Clooney is upset with his potential tax bill.

[@rochellestarr9538]

HIS MIND WAS GONE????Strange how maga doesnt call thinking that Hannibal Lecter is a real person losing your mind and just weird that Maga suddenly cares what HOLLYWOOD THINKS?????????

[@dogloversmith7139]

Everyone knew but didn’t say anything and still aren’t.

[@trisha7162]

He probably hadn't seen Biden close up in ages .Clooney lives in London .I don't think they're close friends

[@AllgoodthingsTv]

Why is no one asking the obvious question: if he steps aside, what is the plan for the Democrats to win? They're complaining about Biden not articulating a plan, what about these critics!? What's their plan?

[@ojalajim]

How about any other generic democrat? Duh.

[@MK-fm3ln]

Literally anyone else would do better than demented Biden. If you’re really worried about this it says a lot about how you feel about your party leaders.

[@lisagardner903]

Democrats only know how to lie so this is new for them to be exposed.

[@JadeS-ww7sr]

They’ve spoke of multiple options and scenarios, there are many, look it up.

[@shinyespeon3995]

Their plan is for the DNC to grow a f*ing brain maybe?

[@brucekuehn4031]

I want to hear someone say, “Please forgive me. I was fooled. They lied to me and I just went along.”

[@object1ion]

THIS. I want to hear them wake up to the fact that american media IS fake news.

[@joeszymanski3540]

😂😂 That'll be the day!

[@kelleymcbride4633]

That would require integrity and honor neither of which are qualities democrats possess

[@disastermaster1413]

Awesome comment. Bandwagon celebrities

[@GeeBee909]

Were not talking about Trump here, stay on subject. He wasn't fooled, he IS a fool

[@axiomt5981]

Pelosi is 84 and bumbling her words also. For God's sake America is there anyone under 65 who you can hold up as an opinion leader?

[@rochellestarr9538]

YES,because bumbling words doesnt compare to BUMBLING A DEADLY VIRUS!

[@nasa_fanboy4434]

​@@rochellestarr9538I wouldn't say covid was any better under biden than trump. It screwed the whole world up.

[@lrm3924]

Who gives a shit what George Clooney says

[@alinesobieray2436]

Exactly just about 10-12 days ago, endorsed Biden😂

[@noodle302]

Who tf cares what George Clooney thinks?

[@only2genders02]

No one. They want his cash. That's what all the fuss it about. George said, "Keeping my money, Joe."

[@freedonuts5600]

I do

[@eincan1313]

He is a major fundraiser for the DNC, so he is just not an actor or celebrity. What he says does have an impact. If many fundraisers and donors jump ship, Joe is done.

[@thzene4967]

Until he says something you like and pours some money onto it. Then all of a sudden I'm sure tunes would change.

[@narcee1550]

@@eincan1313 IF DEMOCRATS DON'T VOTE FOR JOE HE IS DONE!!!! GO OUT AND VOTE BLUE!

[@electricjoke]

Why does anyone. listen to looney Clooney in the first place His opinion is no better than anyone.elses.

[@GeeBee909]

The problem is he is a major campaign donor, thus what he says carries alot of weight (more than the average person)

[@colleenladra5728]

Unsubscribe. The media only cares about ratings. (pass it on)

[@jennychurchill2716]

But his views are the same as many. They are relevant

[@rooster1012]

He has every right to speak as an American, people like you that don't have American values always want to take away people's 1st amendment Rights.

[@eincan1313]

He is a major fundraiser for the DNC, so he is just not an actor or celebrity. What he says does have an impact. If many fundraisers and donors jump ship, Joe is done.

[@liberty-matrix]

"Well I haven't seen an actor take out a president like that since John Wilkes Booth." ~Greg Gutfeld

[@rochellestarr9538]

RIGHT....I havent seen a candidate for president also be a convicted felon,well...ever!

[@ankhpom9296]

This guy actor is nuts. You will note George is playing into Trump’s hands.

[@teddnagurski5583]

Biden is playing into Trump's hands.

[@troubledsole9104]

George makes a living pretending to be someone else. His opinion has the same value of any asshole’s sitting in a bar talking politics.

[@rochellestarr9538]

AND THAT MAGA SUDDENLY CARES WHAT HOLLYWOOD THINKS???????

[@andrewharvey3282]

WHY DIDN'T YOU SAY ANYTHING BEFORE, GEORGE?

[@narcee1550]

Because he thinks he has power...., as if the democratic electorate will listen to him, NOT! THE ONLY POLL THAT MATTERS IS THE ONE ON ELECTION DAY! VOTE BLUE!!!!

[@user-ch7yf3nn9e]

Biden is smart he know what he is doing if Biden is sick he has vic president .why is vp is ne xt to president media stop talking Youare like fo x news

[@user-ch7yf3nn9e]

Vote vote blue blue blue

[@ojalajim]

Haha cope

[@elizabethholliday8636]

Easy for you to say. Cheap comment

[@corydunaway]

"We finally beat Medicare." 😂

[@Sarcasticron]

If you'd been following the whole saga of trying to get more healthcare to the people, I think you would know what he was trying to say. He really has been fighting with medicare. When news hosts stop making mistakes with their words every single night (I've been paying attention to this for years), then I will care what they think about someone making mistakes when talking on the fly. What they need to worry about is the insane person who wants to bomb Mexico. Trump saying that wasn't a mistake.

[@TheSalinski]

"I knew right away, when I saw that crucifix around his neck, Putin was a man I could work with" - George W. Bush

[@TheSalinski]

“Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we.” - George W. Bush

[@Turbo4Joe363]

@@TheSalinski Huh? Who cares about Bush?! At least he had a functioning brain. Now, let's talk about Dementia Joe! Lol

[@KMLR2012]

I offered Nikki Haley 10,000 troops. Nikki Haley was at the capital. I beat Barack Obama in 2016. We could cure Covid by injecting disinfectant into peoples veins. If the sun goes behind a cloud, an electric plane will crash. The battery will make an electric boat sink. Climate change is a hoax. All of these things Donald Trump has said.

[@LanaKaniuka-nl6ek]

Well you guys didn’t know that he was old and he might forget things but he has knowledge and experience to do the job vs you have non of that besides criticism!!! You understand that person must be popular and know by American people to win the election!! Who do you think is known more than Biden??? Anyone of his critics??? I understand all concerns but you take bigger risk to replace him and confuse his voters!!! Those critics lol how many compare to American who will vote!!! Don’t be ridiculous!!! So much crap over internet by young ambitious people but when comes to delivering they can’t deliver it!!! Politics is not by book and coding programs it’s real life decision makers and you must have experience!!!! World is very hostile and have inexperienced leader could cost America greatly don’t put country in danger with your stupid ambitions and zero experience!!!

[@user-nh8ou4jc7b]

Then, both nominees show step down. One can't articulate every day and can't talk about policies, but speaks lies all the time; and the other has moments of blips, but has done amazing things for the American economy. Yes he's old, but who's going to be his replacement?

[@MAWA2024]

If anyone cares what George Clooney thinks about politics they're already a fool.

[@colleenladra5728]

Unsubscribe. The media only cares about ratings. (pass it on)

[@JanetWark]

Only the $30 Million George Donated was a WASTE OF CASH

[@vanessahillmusic]

CNN gave tRump a platform to lie to the American people and the world ;( Blank, my aunt went back to school at 86 years young and died at 102 years old; so all you media stations cut the crap!

[@QuantumOfSolace1]

Most of the Leftist Woke Democrats value his opinion!

[@hollyholmes7282]

He should stay in his lane !!!! GC

[@annsmith7196]

These people are so delusional.

[@toddgarver5397]

George Clooney should step up then. Dont ask someone else to step aside if you dont have a back up plan.

[@rochellestarr9538]

WE DONT NEED A BACK UP PLAN ,ask Clooney if he needs a stunt man at his age or if we should judge his entire body of work by one crappy movie?????

[@lynetteprice8519]

They are hurting more than helping. If you feel mad about tbe threats to Democracy then why not talk about that?? Why not talk about crazy talk about Hannibal Lector being a great guy?? BtW, what you say does matter. I get that his ability to communicate is an issue. But this talk is only playing into Maga hands. Why not talk about autocracy versus Democracy? Republicans ban together and are loyal. We could learn from their playbook rather than bashing our own candidate

[@concerned430]

YOU SAID IT, THESE NEWS SHOWS REALLY HURT AND UNDERMINE OUR COUNTRY, GOVERNMENT AND TAKES AWAY OUR HOPE TO HAVE A DEMOCRACY. A CRY FOR DEMOCRACY IS SERIOUS YET OUR NEWS MEDIA AND SOME OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY ARE CREATING HAVOC.

[@tritosac]

And why do we care what George Clooney thinks? He is an actor. He gets paid to entertain not give us his political analysis.

[@colleenladra5728]

Unsubscribe. The media only cares about ratings. (pass it on)

[@belgianbull4722]

Its meaningfull because Clooney said that he met with Biden and the Biden he saw was the same Biden that was at the debate. Thus when Biden says it was just one bad moment, and a singular moment; he is lying

[@davemichael6994]

unless he agrees with you. then his opinion is extremely important, right?

[@eincan1313]

He is a major fundraiser for the DNC, so he is just not an actor or celebrity. What he says does have an impact. If many fundraisers and donors jump ship, Joe is done.

[@ribbs67]

This is hilarious watching the Democrats eat each other.

[@joannmallory5372]

George and Ax needs to step aside. Where have you been in the last 4 years?

[@herballycorrect]

Over 20 million illegal immigrants have entered our country under this administration! Soooo many murders, rapes, and deaths have been caused by Biden's open border policy!!! It’s an inexcusable dereliction of duty!

[@Know-It-Allx]

It's NOT a beauty contest, he is doing terrible job debating but great job governing!

[@elaineisabelle427]

Yes you are hurting - stop it already!!! We have Kamala who will step in if need be! Your only helping Trump.

[@BigHunt206]

Trump 2024!!! 🎉🎉🎉 America first!!!

[@Zwiqy45]

Why do we care about George Clooney’s thoughts on Biden?

[@andiman45]

I do..

[@colleenladra5728]

Unsubscribe. The media only cares about ratings. (pass it on)

[@eincan1313]

He is a major fundraiser for the DNC, so he is just not an actor or celebrity. What he says does have an impact. If many fundraisers and donors jump ship, Joe is done.

[@kinlou9380]

Y'all cared about Taylor Swift's thoughts on Biden, so why not? 😂

[@alexandrade7835]

Joe Biden is going to lose

[@iron.cowboynz7421]

Trump will be laughing and probably would have never dreamed that the "debate" would have provided such dividends

[@saintjames1995]

True. Trump has probably won after that debate. Democrats are splitting and can't decide.

[@papawheelie5576]

We all knew Biden's current state. There was no surprise on this side.

[@timwhite5647]

I believe that Trump thought this could happen, he's actually pretty perceptive.

[@yell0wberry]

I sure hope he selects Sarah Palin as his running mate so the race can be even again

[@JackSparrow-yl8my]

Trump knew he is in on it. The worlds a stage.

[@propertypros3187]

Hollywood actors calling the shots? What help or assistance do those people actually bring to the table? NOTHING.

[@adamrafferty]

Dumb question - would anyone in their right mind think "Biden's too old, so I'll vote for Trump instead?" I wouldn't but maybe some would. That's what VP's are for - to step in when needed.

[@jandunn169]

Who cares? We donʼt care what CNN says anymore.

[@singed8853]

What do you care about?

[@paulaitix77]

yet here you are

[@jandunn169]

@@singed8853 America and Democracy.

[@jandunn169]

@@paulaitix77 Yes to voice my dismay at CNNʼs reporting. Supporting a Trump dictatorship is shameful

[@thomassims4701]

I care. I love watching Bash, bash that a$$! When she does 😂

[@anneberry9426]

Clooney complicit in divinding us. Shame

[@colleenladra5728]

Unsubscribe. The media only cares about ratings. (pass it on)

[@davemichael6994]

" MAGA republicans are the biggest threat to this nation"- Joe Biden. THERE'S your divider.

[@residentjess]

No, that would be Biden himself.

[@emmerfarro]

One man gathers what another man spills. The DNC is at the scene of this crime just like in 2016 when the Glass Ceiling crashed. The DNC chose Biden for the next candidate 5 minutes after Hillary lost claiming he was the only person who could beat Trump by the numbers. Correct. Biden was the perfect 1 term grease-between-the wheels POTUS. The DNC never should have rolled the dice knowing Biden's age would be a major limiting factor in a second term. George Clooney is spot on. The DNC lazily kicked the ball down the field from Nov.6 2020 until now.

[@NovaPrincess]

Biden divided us in 2020 when he said 'If you don't vote for me, you ain't black'. This is just chickens coming home to roost. Biden is cooked. He should have never tried to get people fired for not taking injections. He is a sick dotard.

[@klesko55]

JFC, Democratic pundents snatching defeat from the jaws of victory right on cue.

[@truthisoutthere6721]

Thank goodness us “simple folk” have the great George Clooney and the “beautiful people” to tell us what to do. What would we ever do without George Clooney to run our lives for us????

[@w.terrace5394]

By now, we should learned our lesson, never trust actors and reality TV hosts.

[@user-qw2oh4zq1h]

USA will be turned into Ukraine once actors are elected as President. Zelensky is such example

[@rogergeyer9851]

Bu now you should learn to write a sentence like an adult. Like not mixing present and past tenses.

[@JadeS-ww7sr]

Wow, that’s ridiculous… there are good people in all professions.

[@InJunoWeTrust]

Ronald Raegan was a great president. There are terrible people in all professions and wonderful people in all professions.

[@equus3333]

💯

[@johnrider4649]

Michael Steele, former RNC chairman: "The democrats just need to shut up". About Biden running. They are harming themselves.

[@saintjames1995]

It's too late. They aren't going to win

[@zarki-games]

If in the end they go with him, all the discussion about removing will have been a bad idea. But also there's a chance that Biden does so bad that choosing someone else would've been better.

[@scottblackson5606]

Michael Steele is a REPUBLICAN. Republicans don't get to tell Democrats to shut up!

[@colleenladra5728]

Unsubscribe. The media only cares about ratings. (pass it on)

[@dalemihocik4732]

@@zarki-games They were with Joe close up for all the years he was President and just now they have doubts, you should have spoken louder and sooner. How does a party lose to a convicted felon is beyond imagination.

[@stephenboyington630]

The "stop saying this stuff out loud" line of argument is maddening. Millions of voters say it out loud every day. The voters are not stupid or children.

[@airmix08]

Looney doesn’t have to worry, he’ll be safe behind his million dollar mansion and guards or easily fly out if the country when all hell breaks lose smh stop letting this celebrities tell you what’s best for you, your struggle isn’t their struggle

[@kimberlyagreene343]

The only reason politicians care what actors think is because they give money to them!

[@Person0fColor]

No dood its the actors and the artists who are the heart and soul of the democrat party. Hollywood actors think they are better than everyone including politicians including democrats but the can stomach democrats over republicans

[@missbecky88]

Hes not an actor. You're thinking of the wrong guy. He's significantly younger than Actor/director Jon Favreau. Is it possible two men can have the same name? Please use Google

[@chuckyIX]

?​@@missbecky88

[@Political-du8yd]

@@missbecky88I’m assuming the person above(Kimberly) was referring to George Clooney…

[@JanetWark]

Only the $30 Million George Donated was a WASTE OF CASH

[@tractorbasil5713]

Why does this mf have to chime in on everything

[@arrievanbruggen6966]

Because his wife is a political activist and controls everything he does.

[@hopespringseternal2624]

No one is forcing you to watch.

[@mariapinto5385]

Apparently he's a mega donor. Also he witnessed Biden's deterioration, as did Stephen Colbert, first hand at the fund raiser.

[@kimberly-gm9nq]

​@hopespringseternal2624 yeah, we know.

[@BH0001]

@@hopespringseternal2624 No, in fact they're telling you not to, and if you do, don't believe it unless we tell you to. Right? I mean that is what has been going on for the past 3-4 years right?

[@LoriPelzer]

I’m just astonished at the amount of media work highlighting WHY Biden should drop out but less focus on WHAT Trump is still here …. WOW

[@MrDoyline51]

Right Jeffery epstein and trump should be in the news

[@concerned430]

THE MEDIA IS RUN BY CONSERVATIVES, THERE IS NO FREE PRESS.

[@BigHunt206]

For what?? ​@@MrDoyline51

[@6411892]

It’s President Trump

[@BigHunt206]

@@MrDoyline51 Why?

[@bencopeland3560]

I was today years old when I learned that John Favreau the democrat speech writer is not John Favreau the Mandalorian guy

[@maxcovfefe]

Sick of people putting ageism before policy or common sense. No POTUS is supposed to be an island to himself. He has an administration and a chain of command specifically for this kind of situation. We aren't in any specific danger that wasn't there before Biden was elected.

[@mortvid]

Except we can't afford to eat. Pipe down fool

[@annabellelunar1238]

Thank you for stating the obvious that nobody seems to be mentioning...and it's pretty damn important

[@Dawn-x7g]

Why is CNN complacent to report the truth. I could care less about celebrities endorsement.

[@CM-dw2xr]

CNN is MAGAt now, has been for at least a year!

[@hollandgem2]

Because the media needs to remain relevant, so they’ll pull whoever they can in to take up airtime, and to get attention! Mr. Clooney you are disappointing!

[@silentmajority8365]

@@CM-dw2xr Clooney is not MAGA he is FAGA

[@Schnirt]

The saying is couldn't care less but yeah

[@mimik2098]

Clooney is one of the biggest donors, he made the biggest donors event it's not à celebrity endorsement COPE BLUE MAGA

[@dm-31024]

Actors are supposed to know about timing? Just lost respect for Clooney.😮 Couldn’t wait four days till after NATO? 🙁 Show some respect!

[@ronsmith-ug5jl]

George Clooney said he knew ages ago wtf. Why did he hide it till now.. Probably because of the internet every one could see the King had no clothes on.. It's hard to hide things as long as they don't control the net.. Only bitter bad news it's a matter of time before they do control the net then it's back to being a mushroom

[@seashellmermaid]

Perfect timing. Clooney doesn't want to look like a fool supporting a mentally sick man. Clooney eas smart to bail!!!

[@markg0410]

I am still trying to figure out why George Clooney's opinion on anything needs to take up airtime

[@user-fl8qm5cv7m]

Remember that "Smug Episode" of South Park? That really is Clooney. He thinks we care about his thoughts

[@thatonehumanoid7756]

To be fair, if the reaction to me sharing my thoughts on an issue was an entire CNN report on me sharing my thoughts about the issue, I would, in fact be under the impression that people cared about my thoughts.

[@JackSparrow-yl8my]

IDC what Clooney thinks I am just here to waste another day of my life getting my dopamine fix .

[@jcbell-dh1bm]

Just another Mark Hamill... right? 😂😂😂

[@only2genders02]

Its about his money. They want his donation. Not his opinion.

[@brendajettjohnson5150]

He’s a super rich nobody to me.

[@davidmccarthy6061]

Maybe we'd care if Glooney was a respected governor or senator, but some actor that can just run off to his villa in Italy?

[@JanetWark]

Only the $30 Million George Donated was a WASTE OF CASH

[@rondanatan6198]

With his antisemitic wife.

[@garygullikson6349]

Why does Clooney's opinion matter enough to get major news media attention?

[@arwzqu1964]

Weirdywood is just so jealous that trump kicked them aside and went into politics. 😮😮😂😂

[@tyboogie343]

You notice how CNN has been talking about Biden dropping out and have nothing to say about Trump have you noticed that😅

[@alabamaflip2053]

Yes. So why is that? Neither man is fit for office. Both parties should replace their King. But winning seems to be all that counts no matter the true cost.

[@everything_mania]

They have literally been talking about how Trump is unfit for office, every single day since he left office and most days when he was still in office. What are you talking about? 🙄

[@corydunaway]

Because Trump doesn't need a babysitter and knows where he is at all times

[@Estado_Alterado]

They are taking a break of Trump for two weeks, what’s the big deal? Biden can handle the heat.

[@zerocool5395]

After 8 plus years of ad nauseum Trump talk CNN talks about Biden for over a week, and these shills have completely lost their minds!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@BEFREE3]

We dont watch CNN for news, we watch it for entertainment. Its all negative satire.

[@soldiersvejk2053]

Why is an actor’s opinion more important than politicians?…

[@dhillman7522]

What's halarious is if Kamala was as good as they said the dems would have announced her replacing Biden already........

[@user-vx8ku2ks7h]

If George Clooney wants Biden not to run then George should run for president. That goes for David Axelrod too. Yes they are HURTING more than HELPING!!

[@colinmontgomery1956]

Would you vote for a President Clooney? I mean, he played a swordboat captain, after all.

[@ArmyguyTravelsColombia]

Actually for once the left is waking up and being honest. It’s kinda refreshing

[@alihussain4349]

Do you honestly think he's going to get better or worse physically if he wins another term? See what happened to Reagan in his 2nd term.

[@Dharmarenee]

I would never vote for Clooney. They have someone else in mind to run already and this will be the biggest downfall in political history. If another Democratic Presidential nominee is put forward I will not vote.

[@ArmyguyTravelsColombia]

@@alihussain4349 he may not live 4 years due to his health

[@pw_jc]

The DEMs should've brought all this up during the primaries, Biden's condition isn't anything new - he's had plenty of moments and has been taking the short steps to Air Force One for months.

[@clintonalford7357]

Biden doesn't have a condition. He has a life time stutter problem. Yet, president Biden accomplished a lot of transformative things.

[@roguetrader33]

@@clintonalford7357 Dementia is a serious condition.

[@mjamitche5245]

Remember the time he walked into a bush and couldn't stop walking even though he couldn't trample the bush? The secret service man had to redirect him. He's like a malfunctioning robot. I'd sure like to know who is our actual president.

[@notwilliam32]

Some tried, those voices were shut down and told to play along. Thats why rfk is running as an independent

[@tanthony298]

The guy was gone before he got elected last time anyone who still supports him is beyond delusional and a threat to this country

[@bruble5196]

I dare CNN and other mainstream media to find a single voter who will say they voted for XX because of George Clooney! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@WilliamInternational]

Obama told him to go public, Clooney kept quiet before that.

[@Hardlabor1978]

CNN received orders to report about Biden stepping down. 😂

[@enricoluccarini3626]

It would appear they received orders about how to run the "debate" too.

[@vondapeters6373]

All the enablers-politicians and press-should be ashamed. Any American paying the slightest bit of attention, knew we were on this road.

[@alanhall6909]

A large percentage of the public trust Clooney's opinion and observations way more than establishment politicians or MSM. That says more about politicians and MSM than it does Clooney.

[@manuelureta54]

Wow! Just because the president did not perform well in the debate, he is being asked to not run anymore! Give him a break! There is still another debate coming and let's see how he will perform in the next debate!

[@bradleygonzalez1160]

He can’t speak in complete sentences. He falls and gets lost. That’s who you want leading the country ?

[@philpjfry]

Clooney a guy who doesn't even live in the US anymore. He's in Europe most of the time. Screw what he thinks. Im for JOE

[@azn898]

Did Joe said "and I will beat him again in 2020", or was it my bad hearing? 😂

[@alihussain4349]

You can stay on the sinking ship with Caesar.

[@oleladywho]

@@azn898 He did, and we all knew what he meant. I hope he doesn't have to say everything perfect all the time, from here on out without someone picking at it !!

[@azn898]

@@oleladywho Well if I speak awkwardly as that in my job interview I'd be sacked before I leave the building. 😐

[@user-ch6xi7rh8k]

If Clowney thought this weeks ago, why did he stay quiet. So weak. Only now comes forward when there is cover and it is relatvely safe to do so. Clowney - PLEASE just stick to acting and stay out of politics. You're ONLY AN ACTOR!!!

[@ComeKingJesus]

Oops, 💃 Married 10 years to a Lawyer. Ssshhh

[@traysea2657]

In my opinion actors are basically professional liars. They pretend to be someone else while getting paid a ton of money..wtf!!

[@Peteeboy2011]

Hollywood has turned to Bollywood

[@patsy4959]

​@@ComeKingJesus that doesn't mean HE is a lawyer. He's JUST an actor.

[@colleenladra5728]

Unsubscribe. The media only cares about ratings. (pass it on)

[@TabsT-vy5jy]

George Clowny is not smart at all.

[@anntodd1233]

George Clooney 's opinion should not have more weight than the average citizen. He is just an actor/celebrity with an opinion. For my two cents...I think both candidates are bad choices.

[@KleWdSide]

LOL @ "devastating " Nobody cares. Clooney doesn't galvanize anyone... 😂😂

[@user-gk6hr4pq3z]

Boycott on Clooney movies

[@DC-fq6mv]

“The media has spent almost two weeks calling on a candidate to drop out of the race and somehow it’s not the convicted felon." -- Jimmy Fallon

[@zerocool5395]

Shows you how bad the Biden situation really is.

[@corydunaway]

Funny how he went 76 years with no criminal record but as soon as he runs for president post white house, he gets 34 felony charges and numerous "cases" against him...the corrupt democrats have turned the department of Justice into a political weapon

[@mdillinger2010]

It's why Joe Biden needs to swallow his fucking pride for America and let someone who can actually campaign for Democrats on a winning message.

[@asmith1230]

Do we want a President asleep at the wheel or a President driving with a death wish? NEITHER is the only reasonable answer.

[@garyjones9023]

The media already knows Trump puts his own ambitions first, so they're not wasting their time with him. The media thinks Biden will put the good of the country above his personal political ambitions, but that remains to be seen.

[@stephaniedeegan853]

If Hilary is interested she should come back and run .She is qualified and tested and above all she recognized for her life long contributions in politics . Trump would actually go ballistic and loose his mind. Would love to see his meltdown. It would be epic.😊

[@SJ-li6ho]

She is too corrupt unfortunately trump has loads on her

[@steverutherford6589]

Go to the 2:40 mark…. When was the last time the Democratic Party listened to what the voters want?

[@BetterWokeThanAsleep2]

Oh man you are making fools of yourself!! How often did you call on Trump to resign as candidate??? You are looking like fools!

[@kateingram6987]

I guess they want their ratings to drop even more.

[@tomlarson5388]

They are fools. With an agenda.

[@elizabethheyenga9277]

@@tomlarson5388 look in the mirror bro

[@kinlou9380]

Clooney is a lifelong democrat and never donated to Trump. He donated millions to Biden.

[@illuminatedbestchoice1042]

Biden can lead in his state of mind? Stop with the partisanship already

[@rhys2040]

How is an actors more "devasting" then anyone elses opinion. Who gives a fuck what George Clooney thinks. Hes an actor for god sake.

[@majafleur9646]

He is reputably a politically astute human being.

[@JanetWark]

Only the $30 Million George Donated was a WASTE OF CASH

[@mfernandez1941]

Reagan and Schwarzenegger were actors, Clooney is just offering very important support, and he is not just a celebrity, he would not be married to Amal if he was.

[@danieljessekaplan7034]

I personally agree with his opinion and you should too if you want trump to lose

[@mfernandez1941]

@@rhys2040 Project 2025

[@CurtMillen]

Clowney hasnt made a good movie since 'From Dusk till DAWN.' Perhaps he should focus on his own failing career and not on others failing careers.

[@davidmaisel8062]

How can the Democratic party justify itself by not allowing a primary and then accuse the Republicans of being a threat to democracy while both parties refuse to allow any outside opposition to speak much less debate?

[@kevinjenner9502]

Clooney needs to get a grip on his perceived self importance.

[@traceyhordern222]

You mean the guy that arranged the fund raiser that raised the largest amount of money EVER for a single campaign event EVER? Nah, not important.

[@gabelogan5877]

@@traceyhordern222exactly. It doesn’t help that Biden attacked his wife for doing her job as a human rights lawyer right before the fundraiser

[@Debate_Pervert]

​@@traceyhordern222 shut up Tracey. Nobody likes you.

[@whyask1897]

Hollywood superstar George Clooney rang up the White House last month to grumble about President Biden’s criticism of the International Criminal Court’s effort to issue arrest warrants against top Israeli officials, according to a report.

[@leehartlee2970]

@@traceyhordern222 He should raise money and shut up.

[@uwdawn11]

CNN Needs to stay focused on the news. Not opinions!!! For Goodness sakes bring Project 25 to the table and have a REAL discussion on the facts. I'm getting fed up with them.

[@CM-dw2xr]

CNN is no longer "news", CNN is pure MAGAt now!!

[@kisha1682]

Right

[@garryloper7170]

You think they want to talk about how the US went from 1st to 27th in international standings since the formation of the department of education in 1979?

[@conservativeprodigy2604]

Hahaha what a joke! 😂😂

[@lynelizabeth-kl9dp]

Finally have. About time

[@johncherwonogrodzky921]

BEWARE THE CANADA MODEL: In 1988, the Conservative Party under Brian Mulroney won 169 of 295 seats. His popularity slipped and he decided to retire. In 1993, under the leadership of Kim Campbell, the party crashed down to 2 seats (yes, only 2 seats).

[@GiDaOne]

I don't understand why a checkup by one or more independent mental health professionals could not clear this up. All we see are opinions from all over the spectrum. This adds to the confusion. Make a decision: Joe passes the checkup, or he does not.

[@thinkforyourself-t6l]

What TF has this world become when some random celebrity's opinion is 'devastating' 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@GeeBee909]

You're missing the point. He is a major fundraiser who had the Biden's over to his home just recently. It makes a difference. IF he had NOT been long involved in the fundraising effort to get Biden reelected I could see your point, BUT that is not the case here. He has "skin in the game"

[@JanetWark]

Only the $30 Million George Donated was a WASTE OF CASH

[@michaelpower4372]

What about the "COWBOY" actor who became ah ah ah oh ye American President Reagan.

[@ADPalF]

The thing that is devastating isn't George Clooney's opinion on political strategy. It was the confirmation that the debate wasn't an isolated incident. That Biden is fading that severely. There were already many confirmations that this was the case, but some Americans need a celebrity to say things first I guess.

[@thinkforyourself-t6l]

@@GeeBee909 Oh wow, I wasn't aware that in addition to his acting skills he also earned an MD and did a residency in Neurology 😂

[@blitzroehre1807]

George who?

[@richardmesser1091]

When did the trailer park get internet

[@User_1170]

What is this, FOX NEWS???

[@AkaFuCCyoFiLnz]

This is the first time I can remember people asking the president not to run again LOL this is the Twilight Zone

[@knightmare8083]

Clooney who??

[@arrievanbruggen6966]

George. George Clowney. A clown who thinks that his opinion matters.

[@joelyates2404]

​@arrievanbruggen6966 When he writes you a check, he's a hero. When he acknowledges what we all saw at the debate, he becomes a zero.

[@darinheight6293]

The clown

[@ComfortEagle-]

The funniest part is that George hosted a Biden fundraiser last month.

[@user-ch6xi7rh8k]

They mispelled his name which is why you didn't recognize it. He's called Clowney.

[@foxhound1135]

Damn, his mic makes the CNN audio set up sound amateur

[@michellesullivan8859]

It doesn’t matter what party we belong to. We are all Americans and this is concerning the fish rots at the head first.

[@SantaFeAttorney]

My husband has Parkinson's. He saw his neurologist (who is a Democrat) yesterday who said that Biden appears ill, and with Parkinson's or another neurologic disorder. If she says so, I believe her. She believes Biden should step down.

[@robertnewberry7799]

I'm impressed. I didn't think he had it in him. Bravo!

[@bradleygonzalez1160]

He got the go ahead of Barry O !

[@anniehills3580]

Where is the NEWS, CNN????

[@vanessahillmusic]

CNN gave tRump a platform to lie to the American people and the world ;( Blank, my aunt went back to school at 86 years young and died at 102 years old; so all you media stations cut the crap!

[@1bonatsos]

This is

[@JahTsir]

I used to think it was up to the people. We the people is now bull shit.

[@huckleberryfinn-cz3gd]

Used to respect Clooney. Obviously he lost his mind and switched sides. Do these clowns not remember how Trump was enabled in the first place? "Yeah, Trump is bad. But Hillary is also not so good." Obviously these guys (not Biden) have cognitive problems - mainly with their memory !

[@BanderX319]

Devastating that a barely educated celebrity shared his opinion

[@ClydePRiddlesbrood]

Sooooo... He got a bunch of people to donate money to a guy he thought was a wreck? Fraud?!

[@Dee-mj3pu]

Clooney's credibility has been ruined among his friends & fellow activists!! Too late, George!!

[@williamtell5365]

Better than the alternative.

[@12ozmouse99]

He’s a professional fraud, being a fraud has made him a household name and a multimillionaire. Why would he stop now, and could he, even if he wanted to?

[@jaytaylor2312]

Donate to Biden he’s sharp Drop Biden he’s a vegetable But thanks for the cash

[@randyheckman1891]

@@12ozmouse99 they could donate money to him directly to leave

[@jamespickens8756]

Exactly who does Looney Clooney think he is.

[@ntran74]

It's amazing that an actor has so much pull in a major US political party

[@donnasr1799]

Who cares about Clooney and what he thinks. Maybe he should step down from acting!

[@decimustv4257]

How childish you are. You are just like a MAGA. Somebody says something you don't like and you launch into a personal attack rather than dealing with the issue. This is what MAGAs do. De Niro, accordingly to them, is a washed up and the most overrated actor in history, simply because he criticises Donald Trump, their beloved leader. STOP being like them!

[@memirandawong]

It's the INFLUENCE celebrities have on the voting population that matters.

[@johnvaleanbaily246]

...or you in fact !

[@MK-fm3ln]

Nobody really cares what he thinks but he’s a major donor and it worries them that other major donors may follow suit.

[@lynelizabeth-kl9dp]

This helps no-one George.

[@zacharymitchell1944]

Clooney thought that his batman movie would be good. So his opinion means a lot.

[@BigHunt206]

He is a Democrat, he should have played batwoman. 😂

[@cidmontenegro8225]

The real reason they are upset is that their propaganda vehicle lost a wheel. In this instance they lost control of their narrative and plan.

[@SallyLovejoy]

Who cares what a Coffee commercial actor has to say? Why is this news?