Clooney Clashes with MSNBC Over Biden Op-Ed Claims

George Clooney reportedly erupted in anger at an MSNBC producer following allegations by 'Morning Joe' co-host Mika Brzezinski that his op-ed urging Joe Biden to exit the 2024 presidential race was influenced by Barack Obama. Clooney, in a series of heated phone calls detailed in Chris Whipple's book 'Uncharted: How Trump Beat Biden, Harris, and the Odds in the Wildest Campaign in History,' denied any such influence and felt betrayed by the producer's lack of support. The exchange was marked by profanities and accusations, with Clooney demanding the producer defend him against Brzezinski's comments. The producer refuted any involvement in the segment and highlighted the nature of live broadcasting, stating it wasn't scripted like a movie. Despite the dramatic interaction, the incident underscores tensions within the Democratic Party and media dynamics during the campaign.