Why did george clooney rat out joe biden

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"George Clooney, a prominent Democrat and former supporter of Joe Biden, publicly urged Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race in a July 2024 op-ed in The New York Times. This move was prompted by concerns about Biden's age and his performance in the June 27th presidential debate against Donald Trump. Clooney felt Biden was 'not the same man' as he was in previous years and believed he could not win the fight against time. He felt a 'civic duty' to speak out, even though he was a long-time friend of Biden and had recently co-hosted a successful fundraiser for him. 

"Clooney's wife, Amal Clooney, an international human rights lawyer, had been involved in the International Criminal Court's effort to seek arrest warrants against Israeli leaders in connection with the Gaza conflict. Biden had publicly criticized this effort, and Clooney had reportedly complained to the White House about Biden's reaction. While this may have created some tension, it doesn't appear to be the primary reason for Clooney's public call for Biden to step down from the race. The main motivation seems to have been his concerns about Biden's age and ability to win the election. 

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  6. [In previous refreshments, ai_overview actually seemed offended by the "rat out" euphemism and strove to make Clooney appear selfless —of course that's an irrational observation, right? or the sources? ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯ ]
  7. [From duckduckgo_assist: "George Clooney criticized Joe Biden in a recent op-ed, suggesting that Biden should drop out of the presidential race due to concerns about his fitness for office, which he observed firsthand at a fundraiser. This led to backlash from Donald Trump, who accused Clooney of betrayal and called him a 'rat' for his comments."]
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"The situation involving George Clooney and Joe Biden stems from a series of events highlighted in a new book titled Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again, authored by CNN's Jake Tapper and Axios' Alex Thompson.
"Key Events
  1. Fundraiser Incident: During a June 2024 fundraiser in Los Angeles, Biden reportedly failed to recognize Clooney, a longtime friend, even after they were introduced. Clooney was taken aback by Biden's physical and mental state, describing him as 'diminished' and noting that he seemed to have aged significantly since their last meeting in 2022. This incident was alarming enough that Clooney expressed concern about Biden's health.
  2. Clooney's Op-Ed: Following Biden's poor performance in a debate against Donald Trump later that month, Clooney wrote an op-ed for The New York Times, urging Biden to step aside as the Democratic nominee. He stated that the Biden he had seen at the fundraiser was not the same as the vibrant leader he had known in previous years. Clooney emphasized that Biden's age and declining mental acuity were significant concerns for the Democratic Party's chances in the upcoming election.
  3. Public Reaction: Clooney's comments sparked a mix of support and criticism. He described his decision to speak out as a 'civic duty,' acknowledging that while some people were upset with him, he felt it was necessary to address the reality of Biden's condition.
  4. Biden's Response: A spokesperson for Biden indicated that the administration had not reviewed the book and criticized the authors for not fact-checking with them.
"Conclusion
"Clooney's remarks and actions were not about 'ratting out' Biden in a traditional sense but rather expressing concern for the president's well-being and the implications for the Democratic Party. His op-ed and the revelations from the book have contributed to ongoing discussions about Biden's fitness for office as he sought re-election."


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