post<\/a>, Trump revisited Clooney\u2019s role in Democratic fundraising circles and his endorsement history. He mocked Clooney\u2019s support for Harris, misspelling her name, and referenced internal Democratic struggles following the election.<\/p>\nTrump also attacked Clooney\u2019s Hollywood reputation, calling his movies mediocre and suggesting Clooney was never a real movie star. The post ended with Trump\u2019s familiar campaign slogan, reinforcing that the message was as much political theater as it was personal criticism.<\/p>\n
Clooney\u2019s Short and Pointed Response<\/p>\n
Clooney responded with a brief but sharp statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cI totally agree with the current president,\u201d he said. \u201cWe have to make America great again. We\u2019ll start in November.\u201d<\/p>\n
The comment was widely interpreted as a direct challenge, flipping Trump\u2019s slogan back toward the upcoming election cycle and signaling Clooney\u2019s continued opposition.<\/p>\n
A Relationship That Once Looked Friendly<\/p>\n
The exchange comes with added context. Clooney recently told Variety that he and Trump were once on friendly terms before Trump entered politics.<\/p>\n
Clooney said Trump used to call him frequently and even tried to help him gain access to a hospital for a back surgery consultation. They crossed paths socially at clubs and restaurants, and Clooney described Trump at the time as a \u201cbig goofball.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to Clooney, everything changed once Trump entered public office and embraced political power.<\/p>\n
Clooney Slams Media Settlements<\/p>\n
Beyond Trump himself, Clooney has also aimed criticism at major media organizations. He condemned ABC News and CBS News for settling lawsuits filed by Trump last year, each reportedly paying $16 million.<\/p>\n
Clooney argued that those settlements set a dangerous precedent. He said media outlets should have fought the lawsuits outright, claiming that backing down contributed to the current political climate.<\/p>\n
His comments drew further attention after he criticized CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, accusing her of dismantling the network. Weiss later responded, reportedly inviting Clooney to visit the newsroom and learn more about her work.<\/p>\n
Why France Fits Clooney\u2019s Family Life<\/p>\n
Trump\u2019s comments also revived discussion around Clooney\u2019s move to France. Clooney has openly praised the country and the lifestyle it offers his family.<\/p>\n
In a recent interview with French broadcaster RTL, he explained that he plans to raise his children on a farmhouse in France that the family loves. Privacy played a major role in the decision.<\/p>\n
He said there are no paparazzi waiting near schools and no photographers targeting children, which he described as his and Amal\u2019s top priority.<\/p>\n
A Return to His Own Roots<\/p>\n
Clooney has often spoken about growing up on a farm and wanting something similar for his twins. He said their happiest moments are spent away from Hollywood, where they can play freely without constant attention.<\/p>\n
While the family still maintains a home in the United States, Clooney made it clear that the French countryside offers the balance and calm they value most.<\/p>\n
A Clash That Reflects a Bigger Divide<\/p>\n
The public back-and-forth between Trump and Clooney goes beyond personal insults. It reflects a deeper cultural split between celebrity activism, political power, and media influence.<\/p>\n
Clooney shows no signs of stepping back from political commentary. Trump shows no restraint in targeting critics.<\/p>\n
As the election season approaches, clashes like this are unlikely to slow down.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"George Clooney has responded after Donald Trump took aim at him in a New Year\u2019s Eve post on…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":213469,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[430,65,156,129301,15183,19076,23199,111,139,69],"class_list":["post-213468","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-celebrities","tag-celebrities","tag-donald-trump","tag-entertainment","tag-french-citizenship","tag-george-clooney","tag-kamala-harris","tag-new-years-eve","tag-new-zealand","tag-newzealand","tag-nz"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/213468","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=213468"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/213468\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/213469"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=213468"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=213468"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=213468"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}