Hunter Biden’s Critique of George Clooney

Hunter Biden, son of former US President Joe Biden, has publicly criticized actor and prominent Democratic donor George Clooney. The criticism stems from Clooney’s 2024 op-ed in The New York Times, where he urged the Democratic Party to consider a new presidential nominee for the 2024 elections. In an interview with Channel 5, Hunter expressed his frustration over Clooney’s comments and questioned his credibility as a political commentator.

Substance Abuse Allegations Addressed

During the interview, Hunter Biden also addressed his past struggles with substance abuse. He firmly denied allegations that cocaine found in the White House belonged to him, asserting that he has been sober since June 2019. He questioned the logic behind the accusation, asking why he would bring cocaine into such a secure location.

Clooney’s Influence on Political Discourse

Hunter Biden’s remarks extended to Clooney’s influence on political discourse, particularly in middle America. He questioned whether voters in places like Green Bay, Wisconsin, would be swayed by Clooney’s opinions on presidential candidates. Despite Clooney’s friendship with former President Barack Obama, Hunter challenged the actor’s authority to comment on his father’s political career.

The Impact of Clooney’s Op-Ed

Clooney was among the first high-profile Democrats to publicly call for Joe Biden to exit the presidential race. In his op-ed titled “I Love Joe Biden. But We Need a New Nominee,” Clooney cited concerns about Biden’s health and capability to lead. Less than two weeks after the op-ed was published, Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the race.

Allegations of Personal Grievances

Hunter suggested that Clooney’s op-ed might have been motivated by personal grievances. He claimed that Clooney was upset over Joe Biden’s criticism of an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—a move supported by Clooney’s wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney.

Debate Performance and Health Concerns

Reflecting on his father’s debate performance against Donald Trump, Hunter acknowledged it was “absolutely horrible.” He attributed this partly to fatigue and medication, which affected Joe Biden’s presence on stage. Hunter expressed frustration over how these factors contributed to negative narratives about his father.