George Clooney Defends Call for Biden to Withdraw from 2024 Race as 'Civic Duty'; Emphasizes Freedom of Speech

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Published Apr 16, 2025, 02:41 PM

George Clooney has publicly defended his recent op-ed urging President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, describing the action as a 'civic duty.' In his remarks, Clooney acknowledged that some individuals may be upset by his stance but emphasized the importance of freedom of speech. He stated, 'The idea of freedom of speech is you can’t demand freedom of speech and then say, ‘But don’t say bad things about me.’ You have to take your stand if you believe in it.' Clooney's comments come amid ongoing discussions about Biden's candidacy for re-election.

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TheWrap

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George Clooney Defends Joe Biden Op-Ed as a ‘Civic Duty’: People Were ‘Not Telling the Truth’ https://t.co/dcfN71z4fl

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George Clooney on going against Joe Biden: “I don’t know if it was brave. It was a civic duty." "Some people [are mad], sure. The idea of freedom of speech is you can’t demand freedom of speech and then say ‘But don’t say bad things about me.'” https://t.co/ctkd1c5xf4

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George Clooney says going against Joe Biden was a "civic duty." "Some people [are mad], sure. That’s ok, you know, listen the idea of freedom of speech is you can’t demand freedom of speech and then say ‘But don’t say bad things about me.‘ You have to take your stand if you https://t.co/LRzzkWzBk6