Actor George Clooney recently made headlines by endorsing Kamala Harris for president after writing a controversial op-ed urging President Biden to step down ahead of the election. Clooney praised Biden for his leadership and expressed excitement to support Vice President Harris in her historic quest.
Clooney's endorsement came shortly after he penned an op-ed calling on Biden to drop out of the race for re-election and allow a new candidate to take on former President Donald Trump. The actor expressed concerns about Biden's performance, citing his cognitive decline and lackluster debate against Trump.
In his opinion piece, Clooney emphasized the need for a stronger candidate to secure victory in the upcoming election, warning that the current president would not lead to success for the Democratic Party. Eleven days after Clooney's article was published, Biden announced his decision to withdraw from the presidential race, citing the best interest of the party and the country.
Biden thanked Vice President Harris for her partnership and endorsed her as his successor in the presidential race. The announcement garnered support from various celebrities, including Ariana Grande, Cardi B, Charli XCX, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Beyoncé, who allowed Harris to use her song 'Freedom' for the campaign.
