Donald Trump and George Clooney are at it once more, exchanging blows over media narratives, politics, and—ironically—fake news. The latest clash erupted after Clooney’s recent interview on CBS’ 60 Minutes, where the actor and director voiced concerns about press freedom and government interference. Trump, never one to stay silent, fired back on Truth Social, dismissing Clooney as a second-rate movie star and a failed political pundit.
The timing couldn’t be more fitting—Clooney is promoting his Broadway adaptation of Good Night, and Good Luck, a play inspired by journalist Edward R. Murrow’s takedown of Senator Joseph McCarthy’s anti-communist hysteria in the 1950s. The parallels between McCarthyism and today’s media battles weren’t lost on Clooney, who warned that the press is facing an era of suppression, much like in Murrow’s time.
Clooney’s Warning: ‘Facts Are Now Negotiated’ Speaking to 60 Minutes, Clooney didn’t hold back on his concerns about the state of journalism, arguing that the government is increasingly using intimidation tactics to stifle critical reporting. “Governments don’t like the freedom of the press—they never have,” he said. “That goes for whether you are a conservative or a liberal.
” Clooney went on to reference Trump’s lawsuits against media outlets, including his defamation case against ABC News, which resulted in a $15 million settlement. The former president has also sued CBS for $20 billion over claims .
