George Clooney is an American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter who rose to fame as Dr. Doug Ross on the medical drama ER. He has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, and is known for his roles in films such as Ocean's Eleven, Syriana, and Up in the Air.
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Donations
Jun 15, 2024
Not MAGA9WeightImpact on the score.100%ConfidenceHow strong and reliable the sourcing appears.
Major fundraiser for Biden-Harris 2024
Clooney co-hosted a record-breaking fundraiser in Los Angeles for the Biden-Harris campaign in June 2024, which raised approximately $30 million to oppose the MAGA platform.
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Public Statement
Sep 19, 2024
Not MAGA6WeightImpact on the score.85%ConfidenceHow strong and reliable the sourcing appears.
Response to Trump's 'Get Out of Politics' demand
In response to Donald Trump telling him to leave politics, Clooney stated he would 'get out' of politics only if Trump did the same, reinforcing his active opposition.
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Public Statement
Jul 10, 2024
Not MAGA8WeightImpact on the score.95%ConfidenceHow strong and reliable the sourcing appears.
Op-ed calling for Joe Biden to step down to defeat Trump
In a July 2024 New York Times op-ed, Clooney called for President Joe Biden to withdraw from the race, explicitly stating the move was necessary to prevent a second Donald Trump term, whom he characterized as a threat to democracy.
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Mar 21, 2016Weighted evidence bars by item and directionSep 19, 2024Mar 21, 2016 to Sep 19, 2024
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Public Statement
Sep 19, 2024
Not MAGA6WeightImpact on the score.85%ConfidenceHow strong and reliable the sourcing appears.
Response to Trump's 'Get Out of Politics' demand
In response to Donald Trump telling him to leave politics, Clooney stated he would 'get out' of politics only if Trump did the same, reinforcing his active opposition.
Agent rationale
Demonstrates a persistent, adversarial relationship with the MAGA leader.
George Clooney says he will 'get out' of politics if Donald Trump does.
Public Statement
Jul 10, 2024
Not MAGA8WeightImpact on the score.95%ConfidenceHow strong and reliable the sourcing appears.
Op-ed calling for Joe Biden to step down to defeat Trump
In a July 2024 New York Times op-ed, Clooney called for President Joe Biden to withdraw from the race, explicitly stating the move was necessary to prevent a second Donald Trump term, whom he characterized as a threat to democracy.
Notes: This was a pivotal moment in the 2024 election cycle.
Agent rationale
This is a high-impact public statement from a major Democratic surrogate specifically aimed at optimizing the strategy to defeat the MAGA leader.
The actor George Clooney... called on Biden to bow out of the presidential race... to save the party's chances.
Donations
Jun 15, 2024
Not MAGA9WeightImpact on the score.100%ConfidenceHow strong and reliable the sourcing appears.
Major fundraiser for Biden-Harris 2024
Clooney co-hosted a record-breaking fundraiser in Los Angeles for the Biden-Harris campaign in June 2024, which raised approximately $30 million to oppose the MAGA platform.
Notes: One of the largest single-night fundraisers in Democratic history.
Agent rationale
Direct financial mobilization against the MAGA movement is a primary indicator of alignment.
Clooney... had been among President Joe Biden’s biggest supporters and donors in Hollywood.
Policy Action
May 20, 2024
Not MAGA6WeightImpact on the score.90%ConfidenceHow strong and reliable the sourcing appears.
Advocacy for International Criminal Court (ICC)
Through the Clooney Foundation for Justice, Clooney has supported international legal frameworks like the ICC, which the Trump administration and MAGA-aligned legislators have frequently criticized or sanctioned.
Agent rationale
Support for globalist legal institutions is a direct policy divergence from MAGA's 'America First' and anti-ICC stance.
Clooney's foundation work often aligns with internationalist legal standards.
Donations
Oct 01, 2020
Not MAGA7WeightImpact on the score.100%ConfidenceHow strong and reliable the sourcing appears.
Historical and consistent Democratic donor
Federal Election Commission records show Clooney has consistently donated to Democratic candidates and committees, including the Obama-Biden Victory Fund and various Senate campaigns, totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Notes: Data aggregated from OpenSecrets.
Agent rationale
Long-term financial commitment to the primary opposition party of the MAGA movement.
Search results for George Clooney show extensive history of Democratic giving.
Public Statement
Sep 01, 2017
Not MAGA5WeightImpact on the score.80%ConfidenceHow strong and reliable the sourcing appears.
Criticism of Trump's handling of civil rights
Clooney has publicly criticized the Trump administration's rhetoric regarding race and civil rights, particularly following the 2017 Charlottesville events.
Agent rationale
Aligns with the broader anti-MAGA critique of social and racial policy.
Clooney hits back at Donald Trump after 'mediocre' comments.
Public Statement
Feb 01, 2017
Not MAGA7WeightImpact on the score.90%ConfidenceHow strong and reliable the sourcing appears.
Criticism of Trump as a 'Hollywood Elitist'
Clooney challenged Donald Trump's 'anti-elite' rhetoric by pointing out Trump's own history in Hollywood, noting his 22 acting credits and Screen Actors Guild pension.
Agent rationale
Directly deconstructs the populist narrative central to the MAGA movement.