George Clooney Dismisses Trump Criticism, Affirms Commitment to Truth

George Clooney has publicly dismissed recent criticism from Donald Trump, stating in interviews that he does not care about the former president's opinions and that his job is not to please political figures but to tell the truth when possible. Clooney emphasized his awareness that speaking out may lead to criticism, including from public figures like Elon Musk, but he considers this an acceptable part of public discourse. Trump had taken to social media to attack Clooney after the actor appeared on 60 Minutes and promoted his Broadway play, Good Night, and Good Luck, which addresses themes of press freedom and political pressure. Clooney has voiced concerns about governmental efforts to intimidate journalists, referencing lawsuits and settlements involving major news networks and the Trump administration. He argued that governments, regardless of political affiliation, often resist a free press, underscoring the importance of journalistic independence.