George Clooney praises ‘selfless’ Joe Biden for quitting race

George Clooney has lauded President Joe Biden’s choice to exit the presidential race, calling it the most selfless act by a president since George Washington. The acclaimed actor and prominent Democratic fundraiser previously advised Biden against seeking re-election in a recent opinion piece. Clooney expressed concerns about the president’s viability, stating, “we are not going to win in November with this president.” Just under two weeks later, Biden announced his decision to step aside. Clooney addressed reporters at the Venice Film Festival while promoting his latest film, highlighting the political and cultural implications of Biden’s choices.