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George Clooney Slams President Trump, Claims U.S. Government Is ‘Run by the Least Qualified People’
Yahoo • • general
Key Points:
- George Clooney expressed strong criticism of the Trump administration during the Venice Film Festival, describing the U.S. government as a "kakistocracy," meaning a government run by the least qualified people.
- Clooney, who lives abroad with his family, said he feels "ashamed" of the current state of affairs in the U.S. but remains hopeful that the country will recover.
- He referenced historical turmoil in the U.S., such as the violence and losses in 1968, to emphasize that the nation has overcome difficult periods before and will do so again.
- Clooney called for a "check and balance" in government with the upcoming midterm elections and hopes for a return to normalcy by the 2028 presidential election.
- He condemned recent behavior by public figures, including a tweet mocking a Canadian soldier, as lacking decency, reinforcing his disappointment with the current political climate.
