George Clooney endorsed Kamala Harris in 'calculated' move to launch own presidential bid, claims source

In a surprising twist, Hollywood icon George Clooney has thrown his weight behind Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential race
PUBLISHED AUG 4, 2024
George Clooney has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president (Getty Images)
George Clooney has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In a surprising twist, Hollywood icon George Clooney has thrown his weight behind Kamala Harris for the upcoming presidential race. This comes weeks after he delivered a blistering critique of President Joe Biden. 

Clooney, known for his activism alongside his wife, prominent human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, has now stepped into the political spotlight, stirring speculation about his own political ambitions. 

As rumors swirl about Clooney's potential future in public office, the 'Ocean's Eleven' star seems poised to transition from the silver screen to the political stage, with the backing of powerful Democratic figures like Barack Obama.

George Clooney ‘is contemplating a future run for president’, claims insider

George Clooney (Photo by Joshua Sammer/Getty Images)
George Clooney (Joshua Sammer/Getty Images)

Clooney expressed his excitement for Harris, 59, and her "historic quest" to win the upcoming election. According to sources within the Democratic Party, Clooney's recent involvement in the presidential race is part of a "calculated" effort to position himself for a future White House run.

"His endorsement of Kamala was definitely calculated. George is contemplating a future run for president and he has the support of one of the most powerful Democrats in the world, Barack Obama," the insider said.

It added, "He has his scope set on a possible run for a Senate seat in 2026 and will undoubtedly continue to gain respect within the Democratic party," as per DailyMail.

The actor's vocal support of Harris came after he wrote a critical op-ed in the New York Times, urging Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race against Donald Trump, 78.

"There was a massive push amongst the Democrats to get Biden out of the race. George flicked the domino, which launched him into a different political spectrum," the insider disclosed.

Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris disembarks Air Force Two at the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport on July 23, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Harris is set to make her first campaign appearance as her party's presidential candidate, with an endorsement from President Biden. (Photo by Jim Vondruska/Getty Images)
Vice President Kamala Harris disembarks Air Force Two at the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport on July 23, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Jim Vondruska/Getty Images)

Internet asks George Clooney 'to stay home'

After hearing the insider's claims about George Clooney's political ambitions, many social media users have shared their perspectives on Facebook.

One social media user wrote, "Because Hollywood is living out its last days, well, actors need to keep playing roles to keep up their skills, and politics is the best platform for that. poor guy." Another said, "He probably only has the vision to be President.."

One person commented, "Oh George stay home and take care of the kids." Another added, "Sorry George but stay in your own lane!"

One individual stated, "The man left the US for Europe and is now thinking of the presidency? He must be another puppet of the globalists running things behind the scenes."

Another person asserted, "Best he stay in his lane, he is not that good an actor, but as a president he would be a disaster." Another added, "He can set hid eyes on whatever he wants. .that doesn't mean he is going to get what he wants."

This article contains remarks made on the internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support online claims or opinions.

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