Staff Reports
CBS News’ “60 Minutes” seems to have reinvented itself as a glossy magazine for Hollywood’s elite, and not just any Hollywood elite, but specifically the likes of George Clooney. This week, the established news outlet decided that bringing Clooney to their show was a brilliant career move, likely to snag a few new viewers with its latest “puff piece.” Unfortunately for them, that also garnered the ire of the country’s most fiery former president, Donald Trump.
Trump, ever the social media aficionado, took to his platform, Truth Social, to call out what everyone secretly knows: “60 Minutes” has taken a nosedive into irrelevance. He characterized the show’s glorified chat with Clooney as nothing more than fluff for a mediocre movie star whose political prowess is as effective as a chocolate teapot. Clooney’s previous attempts to prop up the Biden administration have not aged well, and this new segment only served as a reminder of the actor’s fall from grace in both Tinseltown and political circles.
What might have seemed like a harmless interview was, in fact, a moment for Clooney to pat himself on the back for endorsing Sleepy Joe and later jumping ship as the Biden campaign began to sink faster than a Titanic reenactment. Clooney’s essay calling for Biden to exit the presidential race came just weeks after he hosted a fundraiser for the President. Talk about a glow-up! Instead of being lauded as the knight in shining armor, Clooney’s now synonymous with unsteady support when the chips were down.
Trump Sure Has Some Thoughts on George Clooney's '60 Minutes' Appearance https://t.co/mZzcaNJKFK
— Observing Time (@TimeObserving) March 25, 2025
In a classic “60 Minutes” style, the interview skirted the tough questions and focused on the actor’s Broadway debut, neglecting the notable absence of political context. Clooney claims to have been raised to tell the truth, yet conveniently ignores the glaring contradictions in a party that glorifies “disinformation” while calling for accountability from others. The juxtaposition of his Netflix moments and the political landscape is too ironic to overlook. All the while, the segment danced around the uncomfortable reality that Clooney has had a hand in shaping the current political mess.
Even in the face of Trump’s outrage, “60 Minutes” managed to bypass a crucial aspect of the Clooney saga: his wife, Amal Clooney. An accomplished lawyer, Amal has zeroed in on international conflicts, bringing her own brand of Hollywood activism into serious geopolitical matters. As her spouse prattles on about climate supremacy and social justice, she simultaneously dances with the International Criminal Court over war crimes. This, of course, dovetails perfectly into Biden’s administration supporting the ICC, making their family double trouble for anyone who values national sovereignty or the rule of law.
The saga involving George Clooney and “60 Minutes” exemplifies a broader issue at play in the media—a penchant for towing the liberal line while misrepresenting the facts. For conservatives, this latest farce is a reminder of an industry that has turned its back on authentic journalism, opting instead for glitzy segments that defer to celebrity whims rather than tackle the issues behind the curtains. As Clooney enjoys his moment in the spotlight, serious voters remain weary of the charades being performed on prime time television, a poignant reminder of a country at odds with its media.
