• President Donald Trump mocked George and Amal Clooney on Truth Social after the couple became French citizens
• Trump called the Clooneys the worst political prognosticators and criticized George Clooney’s film career
• The attack referenced Clooney’s July 2024 op-ed urging President Biden to drop out of the presidential race

WASHINGTON (TDR) — President Donald Trump used his Truth Social platform Wednesday to attack actor George Clooney and his wife Amal Clooney after the family obtained French citizenship, calling them the worst political prognosticators of all time and dismissing the Oscar winner’s film career as mediocre. The New Year’s Eve post marked another escalation in Trump’s ongoing conflict with the Hollywood couple who have been vocal critics of his presidency.

Trump Celebrates Clooneys’ Departure

Trump described the Clooney family naturalization as good news while simultaneously criticizing France’s handling of immigration and crime. An official decree confirmed that 64-year-old George Clooney, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, and their 8-year-old twins Alexander and Ella became French citizens in December 2025.

“Good News! George and Amal Clooney, two of the worst political prognosticators of all time, have officially become citizens of France which is, sadly, in the midst of a major crime problem because of their absolutely horrendous handling of immigration, much like we had under Sleepy Joe Biden.”

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The president’s Truth Social attack continued by referencing Clooney’s July 2024 New York Times op-ed that called for then-President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race following his disastrous debate performance. Trump sarcastically described Kamala Harris as another stellar candidate and misspelled her name while mocking Democratic Party leadership prospects.

Clooney’s Political Involvement

Clooney generated significant controversy in July 2024 when he published a New York Times op-ed urging Biden to step aside less than a month after co-hosting a record-breaking $30 million fundraiser for the president’s reelection campaign. The actor cited Biden’s debate performance and personal observations from the fundraiser as evidence the president could not win in November.

“It’s devastating to say it, but the Joe Biden I was with three weeks ago at the fund-raiser was not the Joe ‘big F-ing deal’ Biden of 2010. He wasn’t even the Joe Biden of 2020. He was the same man we all witnessed at the debate.”

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A recent book by CNN’s Jake Tapper revealed that Biden failed to recognize Clooney during the June 2024 fundraiser, leaving the actor shaken and motivating his subsequent op-ed. Clooney later defended his decision as a civic duty, comparing himself to journalist Edward R. Murrow’s willingness to speak truth despite political consequences.

Trump Dismisses Clooney’s Career

The president escalated his criticism beyond politics to attack Clooney’s professional accomplishments in the entertainment industry. Trump claimed Clooney received more publicity for political commentary than for his films, which the president described as very few and totally mediocre.

“He wasn’t a movie star at all, he was just an average guy who complained, constantly, about common sense in politics.”

Clooney has won two Academy Awards and starred in numerous successful films including the Ocean’s franchise, Syriana, and The Descendants. His most recent film, Jay Kelly, premiered on Netflix in December 2025. The actor has also directed several critically acclaimed films and maintains an active career in Hollywood.

Amal Clooney’s Human Rights Work

Trump’s attack on Amal Clooney likely stems from her work as an international human rights attorney. She served on an expert panel that advised the International Criminal Court prosecutor who requested arrest warrants against Israeli officials including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leaders.

France’s Foreign Ministry defended granting the Clooney family citizenship, citing George Clooney’s prominent position in the global film industry and Amal’s regular collaboration with academic institutions and international organizations based in France. French law allows naturalization for foreign nationals who contribute positively to the country economically or influentially on the international stage.

History of Clooney-Trump Conflict

The animosity between Trump and Clooney predates the current presidency. Clooney described knowing Trump well before his political career, recalling that Trump frequently called him and once tried to help him see a back surgeon. The actor characterized the pre-politics Trump as a big goofball but said that all changed with his entry into political life.

In 2021, Clooney predicted the Trump name would forever be relegated to the dustbin of history following the January 6 Capitol riot. The actor said Trump’s name would always be associated with insurrection, comments that likely contributed to the ongoing feud between the two men.

Amal Clooney has also criticized Trump’s treatment of journalists, arguing in 2019 that the president’s rhetoric makes honest reporters worldwide more vulnerable to abuse. Her work defending press freedom and human rights has put her at odds with Trump’s policies and public statements.

Clooney Defends Media Against Trump

In a recent Variety interview, Clooney criticized CBS and ABC for settling lawsuits with Trump rather than challenging them in court. The networks agreed to pay millions to end disputes over news coverage, decisions Clooney said contributed to the current political climate.

“If CBS and ABC had challenged those lawsuits and said, ‘Go f— yourself,’ we wouldn’t be where we are in the country. That’s simply the truth.”

Clooney has maintained he does not regret his Biden op-ed despite Trump’s reelection victory, though he expressed concern that Democrats made a mistake by not conducting a primary process to select Harris as the nominee. The actor said Harris faced the difficult task of running against her own record in the Biden administration.

Family Life in France

The Clooney family currently lives on a farm in France, a decision George Clooney attributed to concerns about raising children in Los Angeles within Hollywood culture. The actor said his twins avoid excessive screen time and participate in family dinners with adults, providing a better childhood than they would experience in California.

Clooney noted he hated farm life as a child but now appreciates it for his children. The family obtained French citizenship in December 2025 according to naturalization records. George Clooney was born in Kentucky and can maintain dual citizenship under French law, while Amal was born in Lebanon and raised in the United Kingdom.

Does Trump’s attack on the Clooneys represent legitimate criticism of celebrity political involvement, or does the president’s focus on personal insults undermine substantive policy debates?

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