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Donald Trump Calls George Clooney a ‘Second Rate Movie Star’ After Clooney Calls Out the Government for Trying to ‘Make Journalists Smaller’: ‘They Don’t Like the Press’

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George Clooney appeared on the March 23 episode of CBS’ “60 Minutes” to promote the Broadway production of “Good Night, and Good Luck,” based on his Oscar-nominated 2005 film. Clooney directed the movie and now stars in the play as CBS broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow, who confronts U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy’s pursuit of alleged Communists in the early 1950s. The actor said on “60 Minutes” that the story’s focus on media responsibility a…

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New York Times

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George Clooney’s ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ Sets Broadway Box Office Record

“Good Night, and Good Luck” grossed $3.3 million last week, breaking a record that was set earlier this month by Denzel Washington’s “Othello.”

18 days ago·New York, United States

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Times of India

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‘Second Rate Star!' Trump Goes NUCLEAR On George Clooney After Latest ‘60 Minutes’ Interview

George Clooney has reiterated his withdrawal of support from Joe Biden in 2024, triggering a strong reaction from Trump. The former President criticized Clooney on Truth Social, labeling him as a "second-rate star" and a "failed political pundit." Trump's anger stems from Clooney's comments on '60 Minutes' that seemingly provoked him. The President accuses Clooney of exploiting the political situation. Tune in to uncover the details!

19 days ago·India

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smh.com.au

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Donald Trump in new social media spray

US President Donald Trump has chastised on social media actor George Clooney and artist who painted his portrait.

19 days ago·Australia

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Deadline

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Donald Trump Blasts George Clooney Following ’60 Minutes’ Interview In Which Actor Talked Of Importance Of A Free Press

As comedians were joking about Donald Trump at the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize on Sunday night, the president was fixated on a 60 Minutes segment about George Clooney. The actor is starring on Broadway as Edward R. Murrow in an adaption of Good Night, and Good Luck. Trump wrote on Truth Social, “Why would the now highly discredited 60 Minutes be doing a total ‘puff piece’ on George Clooney, a second rate movie ‘star,’ and failed politi…

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Toronto Sun

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Trump dumps on Clooney’s ‘60 Minutes’ interview: ‘Second-rate movie star’

U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed his arch nemesis George Clooney as a “second-rate movie star” after the Oscar winner’s sit down with 60 Minutes on Sunday night.

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Rolling Stone

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Donald Trump Did Not Like Watching George Clooney on ’60 Minutes’

George Clooney appeared on 60 Minutes Sunday night (March 23) to promote his upcoming Broadway debut: An adaptation of Good Night, and Good Luck, which tells the story of journalist Edward R. Murrow, who overcame immense political and corporate pressure to report on Joseph McCarthy and his anti-communist witch hunts in the 1950s. It was a relevant story when Clooney co-wrote and starred in the original Oscar-winning film in 2005, at the heigh…

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