Former President Obama did not object to George Clooney’s New York Times guest essay calling for President Biden to drop out of the race, according to a new report. Clooney, a major Democratic donor who recently hosted a fundraiser for Biden, published a scathing essay demanding Biden step aside due to concerns over his mental acuity. Despite reaching out to Obama beforehand, the former president did not try to stop him. This lack of pushback is surprising given Obama’s previous defense of Biden. Clooney claims he witnessed signs of Biden’s decline at a fundraiser and urged party leaders to acknowledge the warning signs. The actor joins a growing list of Hollywood elites and donors calling for Biden’s ouster following his disastrous debate performance. Despite mounting pressure, Biden has vowed to stay in the race. The story highlights tensions within the Democratic party and raises questions about Biden’s ability to defeat former President Trump.
