George Clooney asks Biden to ‘step aside’ weeks after Hollywood fundraiser

George Clooney, a supporter and donor of President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign, said in a New York Times op-ed that Biden should pull out of the 2024 race.

WOW. I did not see this happening. But I'm not surprised at George Clooney's op-ed in that he is a big donor and fundraiser.

NBC News’ Peter Alexander reports on how the campaign is responding to several calls from Democrats for Biden to end his run.

In Opinion

George Clooney writes: “This is about age. Nothing more. But also nothing that can be reversed. We are not going to win in November with this president.” https://t.co/BOkwvhjNsI

— The New York Times (@nytimes) July 10, 2024

My friend George Clooney has clearly expressed what many of us have been saying. We love and respect Joe Biden. We acknowledge all he has done for our country. But Democracy is facing an existential threat. We need someone younger to fight back. Joe Biden must step aside.…

— Rob Reiner (@robreiner) July 10, 2024

"I am concerned." Michael Douglas, a longtime Biden supporter, weighs in on Pres. Biden's decision to stay in the race and reacts to George Clooney's op-ed telling him to step aside: "I think it's a valid point." pic.twitter.com/e5koEm2QKy

— The View (@TheView) July 10, 2024

On the other hand, there's this opinion.

George Clooney, @StephenAtHome and all the other white men who think they can disregard millions of votes cast can kiss my ass! Y’all are doing the work of the RNC and are too dumb to realize that! pic.twitter.com/gtawjnZejk

— Lori Granito 💛🐝🇺🇦🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈✊🏾 (@lorigspeaks) July 10, 2024