George Clooney has praised President Joe Biden for stepping down from the 2024 presidential race, calling it the 'most selfless thing that anybody has done since George Washington.' Clooney's July op-ed in The New York Times, where he urged Biden to withdraw due to age and performance concerns, is seen as influential in Biden's decision. Clooney emphasized that the focus should be on Biden's selflessness rather than the political machinations that led to his decision. He also endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the new Democratic candidate. Clooney's support for Biden was rooted in his long-standing admiration but acknowledged the need for a younger nominee to secure victory in the upcoming election.