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Earlier in 2020, Clooney made headlines for urging Biden to abandon his presidential bid, claiming that the Democrats needed new leadership to beat Trump. He argued that most senators, congresspersons, and governors privately agreed with him that Biden was not the right candidate at that time. Critics now mockingly thank Clooney for “shining a spotlight” on what they see as the party’s flawed voting choices and leadership.
Clooney’s Withdrawal and Public Backlash
The culmination of this criticism pushed Clooney to publicly step back from politics. He expressed frustration over being unfairly blamed "for Kamala Harris's defeat," and asserted that the attacks were unjust, especially considering his efforts and donations to Democratic causes.