George Clooney shares “devastating” feedback on Biden

🌈 Abstract

The article discusses how longtime Democratic fundraiser George Clooney has written an op-ed in the New York Times suggesting that President Biden should step aside as the Democratic presidential nominee. This comes after Clooney, who previously headlined a record-breaking Biden fundraiser, has turned away from the president following his shaky debate performance.

🙋 Q&A

[01] Clooney's Op-Ed

1. What did George Clooney write in his op-ed?

• Clooney wrote that the "Joe Biden I was with three weeks ago at the fund-raiser was not the Joe 'big F-ing deal' Biden of 2010" and "he wasn't even the Joe Biden of 2020."
• Clooney said "This is about age. Nothing more. But also nothing that can be reversed. We are not going to win in November with this president."

2. Why does Clooney think Biden should step aside as the Democratic nominee?

• Clooney believes Biden's age and declining performance are issues that cannot be reversed, and that the Democratic party will not win in November with Biden as the nominee.

[02] Reaction from Biden and Other Donors

1. How did Biden respond to Clooney's comments?

• When asked by reporters for a response, Biden turned toward them and said "AFL-CIO. Go, go go," pumping his fists in reference to the president winning the endorsement of the largest federation of unions in the U.S.

2. What have other Hollywood donors said about Biden stepping aside?

• Other Hollywood donors, including Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel, Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings, and IAC chairman Barry Diller, have also said that Biden should step aside as the nominee.

3. What was Biden's message to big donors who want him to step aside?

• During a call with anxious donors, Biden's message was simple and direct - he's in the race to win it, and he's telling them he's "your guy."