George Clooney, the Hollywood actor and longtime Democratic donor, is reportedly fuming over his role in what is being described as a coordinated effort to force Joe Biden out of the 2024 presidential race. According to Radar Online, Clooney feels betrayed by former President Barack Obama, who allegedly pushed Clooney to lobby for Kamala Harris as Biden’s replacement—only to disappear when Harris suffered a humiliating defeat to President Trump.
Clooney’s involvement began after Biden’s disastrous debate performance in June 2023, which left Democrats in panic mode. In a widely-read New York Times column, Clooney publicly called for Biden to step aside, declaring, “We are not going to win in November with this president.” He claimed his opinion reflected private conversations with senators, governors, and Congress members. Clooney’s comments added fuel to an already growing chorus within the Democratic Party, ultimately pressuring Biden to announce his withdrawal from the race.
Behind the scenes, however, Clooney’s activism was reportedly orchestrated by Obama. A source told Radar Online that Obama, wary of the optics of publicly turning against his own former vice president, enlisted Clooney as a surrogate to lead the charge. “Barack knew he would look like a traitor if he publicly called for Joe to be cut loose,” the insider said. “George became Barack’s surrogate in leading the charge for Joe to step away.”
Clooney’s efforts succeeded in reshaping the Democratic primary, but the fallout has been catastrophic. Kamala Harris’s campaign not only failed to gain traction but ended in a landslide loss to Trump, taking down the Democratic Party’s hopes of holding onto power. Now, Clooney is reportedly facing backlash from liberals for his role in Biden’s ouster and is furious with Obama for “disappearing” after the election debacle.
“George is furious with Obama for leaving him holding the bag,” a showbiz insider said. Feeling used and abandoned, Clooney has reportedly vowed to steer clear of future political maneuvers. “He’s not going to be anyone’s political water boy anymore,” the source added.
Clooney’s discontent reflects broader frustrations within the Democratic Party, which now faces an uphill battle to rebuild after its 2024 defeat. Meanwhile, questions remain about whether Obama will address his alleged behind-the-scenes role or continue to distance himself from the fallout. For Clooney, this foray into political kingmaking may be his last.