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ItsjustMe

(11,230 posts)
Fri Oct 6, 2023, 02:22 AM Oct 2023

George Clooney Slams Donald Trump In Angry Rant

George Clooney Slams Donald Trump In Angry Rant: The Idea That 'This Guy Who Takes A Sh-t In A Gold Toilet' Is Somehow The Man Of The People Is Laughable

In a recently resurfaced interview, actor George Clooney fiercely responded to comments made by former President Donald Trump. The 45th U.S. president allegedly targeted Hollywood celebrities, including Clooney, on social media.

The backlash gained momentum after Meryl Streep's acceptance speech at the Golden Globes in 2017. Streep voiced her concerns about Trump's capabilities, and many shared her sentiments. Trump's response was to call Streep "one of the most over-rated actresses in Hollywood." Although Streep never directly named anyone in her speech, her references were evident.

This event spurred what many now refer to as the "Hollywood versus Donald Trump" cultural conflict. Trump often labeled celebrities who openly disagreed with him as "liberal movie people" and "Hollywood elites." He insinuated that because of their luxurious lifestyles, they couldn’t genuinely empathize with or care for the average American — a sentiment he claimed to possess.

In an interview with the Daily Beast, Marlow Stern questioned Clooney about his views on Trump's promotion of a cultural divide between "coastal elites" and Middle America, highlighting the irony that Trump belongs to the "coastal elite" group.

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George Clooney Slams Donald Trump In Angry Rant (Original Post) ItsjustMe Oct 2023 OP
Righteous Bayard Oct 2023 #1
Trump humpers fail to understand TRUMP *IS* A COASTAL ELITE Skittles Oct 2023 #2
I'll never forget protesters throwing dollar bills at Hillary Clinton for attending a fundraiser at betsuni Oct 2023 #3
I'll never forgive those idiots. SunSeeker Oct 2023 #5
I vote that George Clooney should have a star on Hollywood Boulevard KS Toronado Oct 2023 #4
I'm actually kind of shocked that he doesn't have a star on Hollywood Blvd.! ShazzieB Oct 2023 #6
At least... swong19104 Oct 2023 #7
I bet he'll get one now! CTyankee Oct 2023 #8
The celebrities buy the star ... aggiesal Oct 2023 #10
Shocking that he doesn't have one... What gives? hlthe2b Oct 2023 #12
Clooney doesn't seem to be an ego-freak. ChazInAz Oct 2023 #14
Thanks for that info. KS Toronado Oct 2023 #15
Suprising they do it that way. I thought (w Trump exception) that fan groups (or others) nominated hlthe2b Oct 2023 #16
Of those dozen employees Oldtimeralso Oct 2023 #9
Word! no_hypocrisy Oct 2023 #11
Eternal blessings on George Clooney. (nt) Paladin Oct 2023 #13
He should run against Rand Paul. roamer65 Oct 2023 #17

Skittles

(153,160 posts)
2. Trump humpers fail to understand TRUMP *IS* A COASTAL ELITE
Fri Oct 6, 2023, 02:26 AM
Oct 2023

that alone tells us how FUCKING STUPID they are

betsuni

(25,525 posts)
3. I'll never forget protesters throwing dollar bills at Hillary Clinton for attending a fundraiser at
Fri Oct 6, 2023, 02:49 AM
Oct 2023

Clooney's house and yelling at her. Supposed to be evidence of Democrats' big elite establishment corporatist corruption. Idiots! I'm sure they were very happy with Trump.

As he says, Clooney grew up in Kentucky. Hillary grew up in the Midwest. Presidents Carter, Clinton, Biden were from working class families. Thank goodness we don't have that completely bullshit attack aimed at decreasing turnout for Democrats anymore because of the necessity of raising money to elect Democrats!

ShazzieB

(16,399 posts)
6. I'm actually kind of shocked that he doesn't have a star on Hollywood Blvd.!
Fri Oct 6, 2023, 04:09 AM
Oct 2023

George Clooney is as big of a star as a star can be! Wtaf?

aggiesal

(8,914 posts)
10. The celebrities buy the star ...
Fri Oct 6, 2023, 05:14 AM
Oct 2023

It's an Ego thing.
What has Pendejo45 done in Hollywood?
Why would he need a star?
Big fat EGO, that's why.

ChazInAz

(2,569 posts)
14. Clooney doesn't seem to be an ego-freak.
Fri Oct 6, 2023, 10:18 AM
Oct 2023

There's no committee that votes for those things as awards like Oscars, Emmies or Tonies. The performers buy them as publicity. So, if he doesn't have one...he doesn't want one.

hlthe2b

(102,276 posts)
16. Suprising they do it that way. I thought (w Trump exception) that fan groups (or others) nominated
Fri Oct 6, 2023, 11:03 AM
Oct 2023
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