Actor George Clooney recently made controversial remarks on “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert that seem to reference the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, where a group of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol in a failed attempt to block the certification of Joe Biden’s victory. Clooney, in discussing his reaction to President Trump’s election win, quipped, “What am I supposed to do? You know, storm the… Capitol?” He continued by saying, “It didn’t work out. That’s what happens.”
Clooney’s comments appear to trivialize the January 6 attack, a day that was marked by chaos and violence. For many Republicans, the incident was not a protest but a serious violation of law and order, one that damaged the integrity of our political system. Still, Clooney and his Hollywood allies continue to downplay the significance of this assault on democracy.
Clooney has consistently supported liberal political figures, including Vice President Kamala Harris in her run against Trump, and has criticized the former president’s policies. While Clooney has also been a vocal critic of President Biden, calling for him to step aside after poor debate performances raised concerns about his ability to serve another term, his comments about losing and accepting defeat in his chess-playing son were more conciliatory. “You shake the guy’s hand. You say, ‘Good game. I’ll get you next time,’” Clooney remarked, stressing the importance of sportsmanship.
Despite his public political stances, Trump has called for Clooney to “go back to television” and stay out of politics. Clooney responded in kind, joking that he would take the advice if Trump did the same. In a humorous moment with Jimmy Kimmel, Clooney said, “He’s a big fan of mine,” laughing off Trump’s criticisms.
For conservatives, these comments from Clooney are yet another example of Hollywood elites showing contempt for the millions of Americans who support President Trump, painting them as extremists while overlooking the very real issues facing the country. Clooney’s dismissal of these concerns only underscores the disconnect between Hollywood and the American people.