Donald Trump criticized actor George Clooney after his recent interview on CBS's 60 Minutes, where Clooney discussed the importance of defending press freedoms while promoting his stage adaptation of Good Night, and Good Luck. Trump dismissed the interview as a “total puff piece” and targeted Clooney for his political views.
During the interview, Clooney, who recently dropped his support for President Joe Biden, spoke about the ongoing battle between the government and the press, calling it a "fight for the ages." He also referenced protests at major publications like the LA Times and Washington Post, criticizing their right-wing owners for suppressing editorial independence. Trump responded by calling out Clooney as a “second-rate movie star and failed political pundit.”
