George Clooney backed Harris with a compelling op-ed, arguing that Joe Biden’s campaign would likely cost the Democrats unless he stepped aside. Yet, despite Clooney’s efforts, Donald Trump secured a historic victory. Since then, Clooney has faced backlash from Democrats, with some accusing him of contributing to Harris’s loss.
The 63-year-old Hollywood actor is reportedly “disheartened” by the criticism. According to sources, Clooney initially held off on endorsing Harris, believing the Democrats should have paused to weigh their options more carefully.
“George feels that the backlash he is getting for Kamala losing is not at all warranted,” a source shared with DailyMail. “He thinks it is completely unfair to try and make him a scapegoat for her loss."
George and Amal Clooney
“He has backed the Democratic Party and invested so much time and money into them, but he is going to take a step back for now. He feels very disheartened," the source added.
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