Sat Apr 19 02:50:00 UTC 2025: **Hollywood Actor George Clooney Calls for Democratic Primary, Endorses Maryland Governor Wes Moore for 2028**

NEW YORK, NY – Actor and prominent Democratic donor George Clooney has advocated for a contested primary election within the Democratic party for the 2028 presidential nomination, suggesting the party needs a fresh start after its losses in the 2024 election. In an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, Clooney criticized the handling of the 2024 campaign, stating that the campaign run by Vice President Kamala Harris, after President Biden’s withdrawal, was effectively “running against itself.”

Clooney, known for his political activism, previously penned a New York Times op-ed urging President Biden to forgo reelection. He now believes a primary would have been beneficial, allowing for a more competitive selection process. While acknowledging that Harris could have won a primary, Clooney expressed his support for Maryland Governor Wes Moore, highlighting Moore’s leadership following the Baltimore bridge collapse as a key reason for his endorsement. He also mentioned Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer as strong potential candidates.

“I think we have some really good governors,” Clooney stated, emphasizing the need for the Democrats to quickly identify and unite behind a strong leader for the 2028 election. His comments come as Democrats grapple with post-election analysis and strategize for the future. The actor, who previously headlined a fundraiser for President Biden, explained his past criticism of the President as a matter of “civic duty,” driven by his belief that the party needed to be more truthful and forthright with the American public.

Clooney’s interview took place at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City, where he is currently starring in a Broadway adaptation of his film “Good Night, and Good Luck.” He linked the themes of the play, which centers on journalist Edward R. Murrow’s fight against McCarthyism, to the current political climate, stressing the importance of truth and responsible journalism.

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