Fact Check: Did George Clooney leave US permanently because he couldn't 'take the red wave anymore'?
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: A claim circulating online has sparked widespread speculation, alleging that George Clooney left the US permanently due to the "red wave." Within days, the claim gained traction, with many people quickly reacting across various social media platforms, including Threads.
This statement surfaced just days after reports revealed George’s decision to move to New York City, leaving his wife, Amal Clooney, and their twins, Ella and Alexander, behind in the UK. The news quickly raised concerns among their friends about the couple's marriage.
Report claims George Clooney is leaving the US
The claim about George Clooney's departure from the US originated from a Facebook post shared by SpaceX Fanclub on December 9. The post, which included an image of Clooney, read, "George Clooney Leaves The US Permanently. Shifts To England 'Can’t Take The Red Wave Anymore.'"
The post quickly gained traction, receiving over 1.9K comments and more than 142 shares. Additionally, the claim was supported by a July article titled, "Breaking: George Clooney Vows to Leave America Soon: 'I Just Can’t Take It Anymore.'"
The article, written by Alex Robin, claimed that Clooney made a surprising announcement, expressing his frustration with America. It stated, "In an unexpected twist, George Clooney came out of the blue with a bombshell announcement that he's fed up with America while he was gesturing to his perfectly chiseled hairline. Yes, folks, you have read it right, this silver fox himself is vowing to leave the country he's grown tired of. He declared, 'I just can't take it anymore.'"
The article further reported, "As Clooney is ready to leave America for a better and greener place, I can’t help but wonder who’s gonna be next."
Claim about George Clooney leaving the US debunked
The claim about George Clooney leaving the US due to the "red wave" was quickly debunked with several pieces of evidence showing it to be false.
According to Snopes, there was no proof to support the claim that Clooney was leaving the country because of political reasons. Second, the claim originated from the SpaceX Fanclub Facebook page, which explicitly stated, "We post SATIRE, nothing on this page is real."
Additionally, the claim was linked to an article from Esspots.com, a website that carries a disclaimer stating, "Welcome to Esspots.com, a website that specializes in satire, parody, and humor. Before you proceed to read our content, we would like to emphasize that nothing on this website is real. All of the articles, stories, and commentary found on Esspots.com are entirely fictitious and created for the purpose of entertainment only."
Lastly, the article's writer, Alex Robin, is known for crafting humorous and absurd stories.
The author's bio section claims, "Although his true identity remains a mystery, what is clear is that Alex has a knack for finding the absurdity in everyday situations and turning them into laugh-out-loud funny stories."
The evidence above proves that the reports regarding George Clooney's departure from the US are untrue.
