George Clooney is pushing back against claims that his political actions contributed to Vice President Kamala Harris’ defeat in the 2024 presidential election. The actor, a longtime supporter of Democratic causes, says he is being unfairly blamed for the party’s failure to win the White House.
The criticism stems from an op-ed Clooney wrote in The New York Times, where he called on Democrats to reconsider President Joe Biden as their nominee. While the piece did not endorse Harris, the party ultimately replaced Biden with her, leading some to hold Clooney responsible for the outcome.
Sources close to Clooney say he feels the backlash is unwarranted. “George feels that the backlash he is getting for Kamala losing is not at all warranted,” a source told the Daily Mail. They added that Clooney has contributed significant time and money to the Democratic Party.
Clooney’s op-ed came shortly after he hosted a Hollywood fundraiser that raised $30 million for Biden’s re-election campaign. Reports suggest former President Barack Obama was aware of the op-ed but did not influence Clooney’s decision to write it.
The controversy has divided Democrats, with some blaming Clooney for creating division while others criticize the party’s decision to back Harris. Clooney has expressed frustration, arguing that Democrats failed to consider all options before removing Biden from the ticket.
Feeling disheartened, Clooney has announced plans to step back from political involvement. His defenders say his actions were intended to strengthen the party, not harm it. The fallout from Harris’ loss continues to reveal deep rifts within the Democratic Party.
