George Clooney wears many hats – he acts and raises funds for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Just recently, a report by The Washington Post revealed Clooney’s dissatisfaction over President Obama’s stance on International Criminal Court ICC warrants for Israeli leaders.
In a Saturday email titled “Clooney”, George Clooney stressed the gravitas of the upcoming election, calling it a battle for the soul of our country, urging donations to secure another four years for President Biden and Vice President Harris in the White House.
Reports suggest that the discussion involving Clooney, a Biden advisor, and Steve Ricchetti, formerly of Biden’s office, addressed concerns about the US stance on ICC warrants and potential repercussions. Amal Clooney, an internationally renowned human rights lawyer, has been involved in scrutinizing evidence leading to arrest warrants for Israeli officials.
One such official was Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accused of war crimes and human rights violations during the conflict in Gaza. Biden promptly condemned the arrest warrants, labeling them as “outrageous”.
Hamas, responsible for attacks on Israel, has been a significant player in the ongoing conflict in Gaza since October 2023, resulting in casualties and displacements.
Amal Clooney’s commitment to justice through her work at the Clooney Centre of Justice echoes her belief in the rule of law and civilian protection, refusing to accept any notion of inequality or immunity from legal consequences in war scenarios.
In his email, Clooney contrasted the leadership styles of Donald Trump and Joe Biden, framing the election as a choice between moving the country forward or regressing to the past.
According to FiveThirtyEight’s national polling aggregate, Trump held a slight lead over Biden by 1.1 percentage points on Saturday. Both candidates are gearing up for their first debate on June 26, with a second one scheduled for September.
Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Barack Obama are set to attend a fundraising event for Biden and Harris on June 15 in Los Angeles, where donors can enter a lottery for a chance to meet the celebrities by contributing $25 to the cause.
Data from Open Secrets, an independent organization tracking campaign expenditures, shows that George Clooney did not donate to Biden or Harris following the 2020 elections.